Scaffolding progressing
Work on the scaffolding and cover is progressing well. Because of unexpected restoration work in the stern, we are erecting more scaffolding for that area. The rudder has been removed which has permitted x-raying of the pintles. We thought hardware on the rudder was original, but recently we discovered documentation referring to a repair to the rudder in 1886, so it is likely the hardware dates from that year. In any case, the x-raying is necessary to determine if the pintles can be reused. Because of the holidays and belated vacations, sawing had ceased but we are now at it again. Another round of scanning will occur soon and our expert wooden boat surveyor, Paul Haley, will be visiting to inspect the exposed lower framing since planking from the broad strake to #7 has been removed.