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Yard Work at D.N. Kelley & Son Shipyard, Fairhaven, MA
Late April through June 2004

June 13th through 19th
Extensive work continues at Kelley's Yard as crew move general maintenance along as well..

The fish hold coaming is painted. You can see Ernestina's documentation number and tonnage inscribed in the beam.

The fish hold scuttle is removed to enable the water tanks to be pulled out for modification. This allows maintenance on the hard to reach places.

Tony Marques' crew drill to install carriage bolts that fasten futtocks together.

Another view of the drilling. It takes a long bit to get through 14" of white oak. 

Futtock stock and some planking material alongside the railway.

Futtock replacement continues. Most are in, just a few to complete.

White oak and white pine arrive from Jim Aaron's sawmill at 7:30 am on Saturday.

A view of the white oak futtock stock, white oak planking material and white pine for beams and sole planking in the fish hold. On a ship the 'floor' is called the sole. Crow Island in the Fairhaven - New Bedford Harbor is in the background.

The septic tank is moved aside to allow access to remove lead so the futtock replacement can continue in this area. The lead is so heavy that it must be moved to be able to remove and replace futtocks.

 

Copyright 1997-2004
Schooner Ernestina
89 North Water Street, P.O. Box 2010, New Bedford, MA 02741-2010
phone 508.992.4900 -- fax 508.984.7719
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