Armide works photo report Dec 2016

Preparing the jacks for the removal of the old lead keel

Preparing the jacks for the removal of the old lead keel

New iroko garboard port side

New iroko garboard port side

New iroko garboard port side

Steel cradle for removal of the old lead keel

Old lead keel partially lowered down

Old lead keel at forward edge during removal

Sliding the old lead keel out from under the hull

Underside of the wooden keel with the old lead keel removed

Planking repairs under the counter stern

Interior, looking aft, showing new grown and steam bent frames