As
Shamrock spent the majority of her working life plying her trade in the Truro - Falmouth area it seems only fitting that some of the large slabs of Oak being used in her repair have been sourced from the Tregothnan estate that is situated alongside the confluence of the Fal and Truro rivers. These Sessile Oaks where planted in 1880 and cut approximately three years ago having survived the mass tree felling of the Second Word war due to their remote location. The Oak slabs have been used in the repair/replacement of
Shamrock's starboard lodging knees and frames.
Shamrock's starboard frame repairs are now complete also the third new section of beamshelf has been bolted into place along with that sections beams and hanging knees.
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| Cornish Oak. |
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| Completed frame repairs. |
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| Hanging knee installation. |
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| Beamshelf through bolted scarf. |
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| Shamrock's new river view. |
Love the connection with the oaks. She would have been alongside at Tresillian as they were growing, waiting to be part of her...
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