Shamrock work being progressed and completed.
- Two 9.75 meter (32 ft) oak starboard sheer strake planks (the top line of hull planks) have been cut steamed and temporarily coach screwed into place while the wood sets. The coach screw holes will be used for the plank nails. Oak is replacing the larch used in her restoration as it is stronger, will help to stiffen Shamrock's hull and provides a solid base for the covering board nails along the top edge.
- A larger steamer has been fabricated for steaming the larger planks.
- The hull plank signed by visitors has been steamed, clamped, treated and nailed into place. It is the fourth plank down on the aft starboard side.
- Shamrock's temporary cover has been extended creating room to manoeuvre the large timber planks on the port side.
- The port sheer line has been marked out with the frames and beams being faired to the line.
- In the boat shed all of Shamrocks rigging blocks have been stripped of varnish, given a coat of woodskin and stowed ready for use.
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