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Thorne Dry Docks - Jun/Jul 2010

18 JUNE 2010
SPIDER T:

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      SPIDER T in Thorne covered dry-dock                                              Removing the damaged section (yellow lines show extent of area)


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      Some areas had a 30mm thickness of steel to remove                       Aft view with new 'hoss' rail and rudder 'pintle'

Photos by David Everatt


18 JUNE 2010
 SOUTHCLIFFE:
 
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       SOUTHCLIFFE in Thorne open dry-dock                                                Following a hull survey a new coat of paint is applied
 
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      Hull condition is outstanding                                                                     Area below water-line ready for the top coat

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The busy boatyard does not seem to affect the thriving duck population

Photos by David Everatt

 

23 JULY 2010
SPIDER T:

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      The new steel plate cut, fitted and riveted in place                                 Welding the new rubbing strake in position

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      Internal view of newly installed rivets (tar sealant oozing out)             Hull repaint nearing completion

Photos by David Everatt


 

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