CAMBRIA Trust - Restoration Diary ...
Laminated chine keelsons started in September
Work has started on the building of the chine keelsons which will give longitudinal strength at low level.
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August Restoration News
The shape and flowing lines of the stern end is now revealed as several new floors and frames are fitted
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In go the big timbers
Steady progress continues to be made with the installation of new frames and floors at both ends of the vessel. It is necessarily a slow procedure with the complex shapes and heavy materials.
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Restoration news for June
Both inner wales have been replaced over the centre section of the main hold. Curved oak frames and shaped floors are being fitted at each end of the vessel.
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May Restoration News
The central framing section of the hold has now been completed and work has commenced to release the stern deadwood and start fitting the curved after frames.
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April 11th 2008: Meeting in the middle
Two teams of shipwrights started at opposite ends of Cambria's main hold to replace the floors and replace the frames with new oak. In a stunning turn of speed, this work was completed on 11th April.
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