1885 - three masted barque
Built by Workman, Clark & Co. Belfast. Riveted iron hull - 230ft. 678 tons
THE PROject
Along with the volunteers we carry out on going maintenance programs for the National Trust. The last major works carried out have been the complete de-rig of Top and T’gallent masts and associated yards and rigging. Standing rig has been overhauled, every second wire and inaccessible areas have been re-served and turn backs re-seized. Blocks and dead-eyes have been repaired and overhauled. Steel topmast yards re-painted, foot ropes and brace pendants re-served and re-rigged. New Main and Fore timber Topmasts and Tressels have been made. All associated Topmast standing rig and yards have been re-installed.
Phase one
The Polly Woodside Tall Ship in Melbourne is undergoing a major upgrade of its rigging, masts and yard arms through a Heritage Victoria grant. The T'Galant Yard arm is 30m above the deck and it had to be removed for restoration.
Phase Two
Making and fixing new rigging.
Phase three
Making and craning in her two topmasts, and the upper and lower top'sles.
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pollywoodside repairs - F.J.Darley
Polly Woodside repairs - F.J.Darley
PollyWoodside Repairs - F.J.Darley
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PollyWoodside Repairs - F.J.Darley
PollyWoodside Repairs - F.J.Darley
PollyWoodside Repairs - F.J.Darley
