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The Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
During the week of July 25, 2005, Wyatt Lawrence, who has apprenticed with Harold Bryan in New Brunswick and has worked
for the Nova Scotia Sea School,
led a workshop in which participants Roman Dusanowskyj, Markus Feiel, Andrew Harding, Ian McKay and Neville Ralph
constructed a replica of a 1920s Westport Pond Boat. This terrific example of Nova Scotian boatbuilding skill measures 12
feet and was launched at the Museum wharves on the morning of July 30 during the Halifax Waterfront's Natal Day Celebrations.
Neville Ralph is now the proud owner of this beautiful little craft.
Below are some photos taken during the workshop and the launch ceremony.
Photo credits:
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Fundamentals of Boatbuilding - July, 2005
Andrew Harding and instructor Wyatt Lawrence consulting the plans.
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Fundamentals of Boatbuilding - July, 2005
Wyatt, Neville and Ian attempt an amusing clamping procedure.
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Fundamentals of Boatbuilding - July, 2005
Wyatt Lawrence and Ian McKay getting ready to install a plank.
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Fundamentals of Boatbuilding - July, 2005
Wyatt and Markus Feiel study the lines of the Pond Boat.
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Neville Ralph attending to some delicate cuts.
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Wyatt, Markus and Ian clamping planks together on the Pond Boat.
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Markus Feiel with a delicate planing procedure.
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Ian McKay attends to some work on the Pond Boat's planking.
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Wyatt and Markus consult over the Pond Boat's lapstrake planking.
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Markus and Neville align some planking prior to clinching.
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Roman Dusanowskyj attending to some fine detail work.
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Roman and Ian taking on the challenge of clinching a plank.
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The Westport Pond Boat is really starting to take shape.
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Neville Ralph attending to some planing details.
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Markus and Ian finishing off the underside of the keel.
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Ian and Wyatt apply the finishing strips to the hull.
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A flurry of activity prior to the launch ceremony.
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Ready to hit the wharves and a date with destiny.
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Eamonn Doorly supervises the preparations at the davits.
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All ready to go...but something seems to be missing...
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...A Canadian flag, just what was needed for the launch.
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The Westport Pond Boat, safely delivered into Halifax Harbour.
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New owner Neville Ralph turns to the oars and is off for a spin.
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A thing of beauty...Neville, Wyatt and the Westport Pond Boat.
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The Nutshell Pram
During the week of August 22, 2005, Kate Langan, who has worked for the Nova Scotia Sea School and has studied under
American boatbuilder Simon Watts
led a workshop in which participants Dawn Farrington, Nicholas Field, Andrew Harding and Laura Meiklejohn
constructed a lovely Nutshell Pram. This beautiful little vessel is the second of its class constructed at the Museum
over the years and was launched at the Museum wharves on the morning of August 27 in a fun and memorable ceremony conducted by
Maritime Museum boatbuilder Eamonn Doorly.
Nicholas Field is now the proud owner of this beautiful little craft.
Below are some photos taken during the workshop and the launch ceremony.
Photo credits:
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Instructor Kate Langan and Nicholas Field attend to some early cutting.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
The Nutshell Pram just starting to take shape.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Planking is applied over wooden frames which are later removed.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Nicholas Field planing down the rough edges of the planking.
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Nutshell - August, 2005
Kate Langan keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Laura Meiklejohn with some more important cuts.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Andrew and Nicholas hard at work on the Pram's planks.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Andrew Harding attends to some work on the Pram's planking.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Dawn Farrington making sure that everything is just right.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Kate and Dawn checking on the Pram's lapstrake planking.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Dawn making sure that everything is ready for launch day.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Nicholas getting everything squared away before hitting the wharves.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Taking over a picnic table to finish the Pram off.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
The Pram makes its way to the Museum wharves and the launch.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Nicholas, Dawn and Eamonn Doorly wondering if this is going to work.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Nicholas and Eamonn attending to a few final details.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
A floral tribute is placed and ready to go.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Ready to hit the water and a date with destiny.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Champagne goes flying as the launch ceremony begins.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Go easy on that stuff...she's not in the water yet!
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
At rest in Halifax Harbour...a real beauty.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Nicholas and Dawn, the proud owner and crew take to the oars.
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Nutshell Pram - August, 2005
Dawn, Nicholas and Laura celebrate a job well done.
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Noutshell Pram - August, 2005
Look for a Nutshell Pram coming soon to a harbour near you.
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