Follow the renovation of The Ship Sørlandet summer 2024 - week 9
The school ship Sørlandet is at the "Bredalsholmen dokk og fartøyvernsenter" (BDF) shipyard in Kristiansand and will undergo hull repairs, get a new main deck, overhaul the rig, and much more. The shipyard period is scheduled to last from May 20, 2024 to August 25, 2024. The new school year on board begins on August 31, 2024, by which time the ship must be ready. The project is estimated to cost between NOK 32 million and NOK 34 million, depending on whether there are any works that have not been included in the plans. These works are necessary to renew the sailing permits for five more years and be ready to be one of the main attractions during Tall Ships Races Kristiansand 2025. See pictures at the bottom of the page.
Below is the weekly report for the past week. We publish the development of the project weekly as it progresses.
There is still very good progress on all major jobs:
The paneling on the port side of banjer is almost complete. Only below deck and around the portholes remain.
On the starboard side, new plates are continuously installed. Friday afternoon there are only two plates left. Good progress with riveting as well.
New brass valves for sewage system and engine room received and installed.
On Saturday morning, the last plank of the main deck was installed. Hardanger seals and feeds the main deck.
Foc'sle and Poop-deck have received 5 and 6 coats of linseed oil and are more or less finished when the decks is saturated with oil.
Unfortunately, nothing was sent for sandblasting due to capacity issues and summer vacation.
The rig project is completed as planned. The result is very good, and the reconstruction is underway.
Many thanks to Sparebanken Sør, Agder County Council and Kristiansand Municipality for the local support that makes this possible. We would also like to thank Gard, DNV and Jotun for providing good conditions for the world's oldest fully operational full rigger.
