Finishing the hull, 2012
Looking at the depleted woodpile in May 2012, the remaining planks were checked against the shift of butts plan to provide a final list of what we’ll need to complete the hull.
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Restart planking and receive an Award, 2010
‘Cachalot’ was honoured to receive one of the National Transport Trust Restoration Awards in 2009, sufficient to purchase the majority of the planking.
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Replacing the stem and stern, 2009
By April, 2009 it was becoming apparent that the stem was not up to scratch and, after much discussion, it was removed.
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