Whitstable Maritime’s AGM was well attended. In her Chairperson’s address, Susannah used these diagrams to illustrate progress with the restoration of the Gamecock. The planks for the side of the hull have been purchased. Most are larch but the bottom few will be sweet chestnut because it is easier to steam and bend to the shape […]
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This week we are removing the gutter from the keel (see photo). The keel is one of the few remaining parts of the boat that hasn’t been looked at. Should there be any damage to the wood, it needs be repaired now, as to do it later would require quite a bit of backtracking. Unlike
New Gamecock Cover What are we doing this week? The need for a cover on Gamecock is for several reasons. To keep the rain water off the internal woodwork. To keep the sun off. To allow work to continue in the rain. Why are we doing this? The previous cover was a lorry tarpaulin that
The national body responsible for identifying vessels of ’national significance’ and worthy of preservation has reaffirmed its support for the restoration of Whistable’s iconic Oyster Yawl and awarded the Charity £500 towards the cost of restoring the hull.
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