Independence ship building - June 23, 2022 - The Islander
- 2 years ago
The hull of the sailing ship Independence is taking shape in the RIG shed at American River.
Volunteers are very pleased with the progress over the last year, and within the next 12 months the hull will be hauled outside and turned over.
The vessel is a replica of the 45-foot (14m) schooner built by visiting American sealers on Kangaroo Island in 1803.
In May 2013, the Rebuild Independence Group, a volunteer group based in American River, was formed to set about reconstructing the Independence.
Volunteer Tony Klieve said work had progressed very well, particularly with the scaffolding erected to allow workers to complete the keel.
Volunteers are very pleased with the progress over the last year, and within the next 12 months the hull will be hauled outside and turned over.
The vessel is a replica of the 45-foot (14m) schooner built by visiting American sealers on Kangaroo Island in 1803.
In May 2013, the Rebuild Independence Group, a volunteer group based in American River, was formed to set about reconstructing the Independence.
Volunteer Tony Klieve said work had progressed very well, particularly with the scaffolding erected to allow workers to complete the keel.