Ships’ Projects
Today at the Shipyard, the crew is working on: dolphins to decorate Seaward for the lighted boat parade, fittings on the yards, and chart house port covers (for heavy weather).
Crows’ Nest View
Randall and Noah, with the million dollar view from the crows nest!
Topmasts Are Up!
Matthew Turner with her full compliment of topmasts!
Big Day on the Waterfront
Friday's lunch was on the waterfront, a short break from raising the fore topmast. Thank you Margie for bringing the lunch, and all the volunteers for making it happen!
Matthew Turner Progress 10.30.17
Noah created a wonderful coil of Manila rope, and is shown here working on the rigging. Some views of the deadeyes and pin rails on Matthew Turner. Dan Shugrue enjoying his workday aboard the vessel, with the Army Corps of Engineer vessel, Raccoon, in the background.
Matthew Turner Progress 10.27.17
Matthew Turner's Main Salon is getting her siding. The interior cabinetry and bunks will be pre-fabricated for installation after all wiring is completed.
Matthew Turner Progress 9.12.17
Here at the Tall Ship Tent, work on the 14 lower deadeye sets continues, and the chart house windows are nearly ready to be installed.
Notes from the Shipyard: July 2017
Our team has been busy completing Matthew Turner's deck and spars. Thank you for your support in helping us launch the ship and reach the final stages of construction! I am particularly excited about rigging the ship for sail. Imagine the flurry of activity as sails are set and we head out on a voyage,
Volunteer of the Month: July 2017
At the Sausalito Art Festival in 2013, Jim was fascinated by the big white tent and a huge pile of lumber. By 2014 Matthew Turner's frames were being erected, and Jim signed on as a volunteer. At first he was planing lumber and pushing logs around. When Alan learned that Jim was a Professional Engineer