Activities in New South Wales
All photos can be enlarged to 640 x 480 pixels. These are taken during 1996 when on the Hawkesbury River
and at Dangar Island. In 1997 it was motored down to Melbourne and moored at the old Duke and Orr dry dock, Melbourne Maritime Museum,
the home of the " Polly Woodside ".
The photos are previews - there will be descriptions and technical details included when the new site opens shortly.
Explorer hauled out. ( 74 )Kb
Explorer rafted-up on Hawkesbury.
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Explorer on props. ( 72 )Kb
Explorer entering boat lift. ( 73
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Explorer original rudder. ( 87 )Kb
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New skeg (being unloaded). ( 78
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New skeg (in place in hull). ( 79
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New rudder mount (installing).
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New rudder (being unloaded). ( 78
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New skeg and rudder in place.
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New skeg and rudder (installed).
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Inserting shaft. ( 85 )Kb
Explorer on lift for launching.
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Diesel hoisted aboard. ( 69 )Kb
Explorer at dock. ( 98 )Kb
Explorer at Dangar prior to sailing.
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Explorer sailing on jury rig. (
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Explorer prior to Melbourne refit.
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