The Extensive Reconstruction on the Bounty
Posted: 2006-11-29 07:12pm
At the moment, HMAV Bounty is at Sample's Shipyard undergoing repair. Dad and I stopped by while I was home on break, and I'll put up the photos for any wooden ship enthusiasts on the board.
Bounty is large enough that finding a place to stand so most of her would be included in the frame was all but impossible.
One can see that her planks have been removed to the waterline. One can also see, if one squints, that the shrouds have been rendered useless by the deconstruction, and so the masts are supported by ropes run between the yards and the cradle (the parking lot, on the other side).
The tumblehome and curvature of the deck are apparent, as are the tree nails holding frame sections together. Note the use of ice-and-water shield.
A view forward from about amidships; the replacement stem is visible. Notice also the number of frames which have needed replacing, indicated by lighter-colored ends.
Port side forward, from the wheel station. The currently nonfunctional rigging is visible.
Frame heads are being replaced.
Reconstruction of the transom. This really demanded a better picture than the one I took, as great sections of the stern framing were absolutely rotten through, and the transom itself needed its support structure completely replaced - it was being held up by hand winches. Plus, there would have been a view into the gutted after cabin.
And, closing with a look at the poor condition of the keel. Note teredo worm damage, as well as the rather pliable condition of the false keel at the far left.
Bounty is large enough that finding a place to stand so most of her would be included in the frame was all but impossible.
One can see that her planks have been removed to the waterline. One can also see, if one squints, that the shrouds have been rendered useless by the deconstruction, and so the masts are supported by ropes run between the yards and the cradle (the parking lot, on the other side).
The tumblehome and curvature of the deck are apparent, as are the tree nails holding frame sections together. Note the use of ice-and-water shield.
A view forward from about amidships; the replacement stem is visible. Notice also the number of frames which have needed replacing, indicated by lighter-colored ends.
Port side forward, from the wheel station. The currently nonfunctional rigging is visible.
Frame heads are being replaced.
Reconstruction of the transom. This really demanded a better picture than the one I took, as great sections of the stern framing were absolutely rotten through, and the transom itself needed its support structure completely replaced - it was being held up by hand winches. Plus, there would have been a view into the gutted after cabin.
And, closing with a look at the poor condition of the keel. Note teredo worm damage, as well as the rather pliable condition of the false keel at the far left.
