On a rainy Monday, April 20 we pulled the Spirit's entire rig with the capable help of Chris and his waterfront crew (Chris is the one swinging through the air on the crane).
Check out the photos of the process. It was most impressive and went off without a hitch. We found very little in need of attention; the rig is currently in Buffalo being sanded, painted and welded in preparation for its stepping (translation: reinstallation) next week.
The boat is currently in Troy, NY, north of Albany and south of Waterford (mouth of the canal). After participation in the Canal Opening Ceremony press event tomorrow morning the boat will begin its final leg of the voyage home.
Very cool! You guys look great working on your beautiful boat! It sounds like you have been busy!!
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Jill
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon the ship Friday morning on the Erie Canal, she’s looking good. I was driving past on my way to work on another ship the Onrust. When I saw the Spirit tied up in Waterford so I stopped to say hi and check her out. I’ll have to try and get out on her sometime. Maybe I could lend a hand with the sails.
Myron
When do you guys expect to be in Lockport? It would be nice to see the Spirit coming through the locks...
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