The tripod steel supports have been moved to expose the frames behind them. These frames can now be examined and any repairs or replacements can be done.
Two photographs of the next batch of hull planks for fitting below the waterline. There is currently a campaign to raise money for the next batch.
Dimensions of these planks are 300mm x 75mm x 6.0m
The first delivery of around 100 planks shown here is expected on Thursday 22 March 2018. There is still at least another 150 planks to be funded, please support “buy a plank” campaign to help purchase the remaining planks.
Bosch has once again donated many useful and much needed tools to the restoration effort. Greatly appreciated by everyone especially the volunteers.
Part of the current exhibition – a treasured rare model of the ship.
This important phase of the restoration has been covered previously with photos and explanations but I feel that it once the planking starts to cover the frames we should not loose an appreciation for the time, effort, money and ingenuity that went into achieving the amazing feat of almost total reframing of the hull. Initially hardwood timber was purchased from a timber mill, then the packs of reclaimed local wharf timber became available. These timbers were either shaped or laminated in to frames to be fitted to the hull. The photos show a small part of the tremendous effort – the pack of wharf timber with frame section beside it, the glueing process with dozens of clamps needed, the frame sections then needing sanding / planing and painting and lastly new frame sections fitted to the hull.
A apparatus to speed up the steaming and bending of the laminate pieces has been manufactured.
The following information has been taken from several Alma Doepel Supporters Club Newsletters edited by Bill Reid. The information describes and promotes the exhibition detailing Alma Doepel’s role during the Second World War. An very interesting tour if you can make the time to visit.
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The “Victoria Remembers” AK82 Exhibition, funded by the Victorian Government, is uncovering stories and images of Alma during WW2 and it is expected to be ready by February for tours commencing from Library at the Dock. This project will invoke strong community interest in the role Alma Doepel played during WW2 transporting supplies and troops in the New Guinea and New Britain campaigns.
The Immigration Museum has kindly donated items from the Long Room exhibition that is currently being replaced by an exciting new exhibition. The bunk beds, paneling and pieces of furniture from the exhibition will now play a new role on board Alma Doepel. The “Victoria Remembers” AK82 Exhibition, funded by the Victorian Government, is uncovering stories and images of Alma during WW2 and it is expected to be ready by February for tours commencing from Library at the Dock. This project will invoke strong community interest in the role Alma Doepel played during WW2 transporting supplies and troops in the New Guinea and New Britain campaigns.
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