Batavia 1628 (1:72) Kolderstok Build log

[frankieg]

Sadly the replica here in the Netherlands is getting more of a sad thing. Mast clipped, sails gone. Bah. In the good old days she was magnificent.

I agree, saw her only a few months ago. Why can't the government throw some funds at it, pull her out of the water ,build a shed, just like the Vasa? It's probably never going to sail again. This ship is a national treasure.

 

[Erik B]

Yesterday, I went to the Batavia shipyard in Lelystad for the first time in a long time. Although the ship was still in poor condition, there was good news! They've raised the funds to lift her out of the water and put her on display on land. According to the shipyard staff, the ship will be lifted out of the water in about a year and will then have to dry for a year before being put on indoor display.

 

[frankieg]

Yesterday, I went to the Batavia shipyard in Lelystad for the first time in a long time. Although the ship was still in poor condition, there was good news! They've raised the funds to lift her out of the water and put her on display on land. According to the shipyard staff, the ship will be lifted out of the water in about a year and will then have to dry for a year before being put on indoor display.

That's great news

 

[Marquinius]

That indeed is good news.

 

[Papatotalos]

A small update today.
I fixed the crowsfeet on top of the main stay and the main mast.


Next will be working on the fore shrouds.