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Historical Maritime Vessel Restoration Volunteer

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The project is being undertaken to restore the historical scow Success to as close as possible to its original construction 100 years ago. The scow once visited the port of Kaiapoi transporting a range of cargo.

The scow is presently located on a site in the Corcoran Reserve, Charles Street, Kaiapoi. Present work being completed is to strip off any non original timbers and fittings, to remove water and silt from the bilges and to remove other fittings which will be reused. This work has been progressing with the Trustees and a small number of Volunteers. The project has moved to a phase where a larger base of Volunteers needs to be built up to ensure enough resource is available to assist with the installation of new structural timbers and replacement and repair of the hull timbers.

There is presently a project advancing to install foundations and erect a container shed structure to protect the vessel from rain and sun, also to allow works to advance during inclement conditions.

The present planned duration for this restoration project is 3 - 5 years.

Requirements:

This project, throughout its duration, will require Volunteers with a range of skills. Presently dismantling and cleaning of timbers and metal fittings. Ultimately work requires handyman skills. There will be guidance from shipwrights skilled in timber vessel building and maintenance during the process of installing new timbers, but assistance is required to position these items. Further down the track, assistance for installation of the metal fittings will be required. There will at a later date be a requirement for fitting a range of control and instrumentation, engines and wheelhouse. The final will be installation of the schooner rigging.

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Working sessions are presently Saturday mornings from 9.00am until 12.00pm. There is a second working session on Wednesdays at the same time.

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The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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