Maine Memory, First Frames

Preparing to Cut a Frame Futtock

Rob Stevens, Shipwright, Making the Cut

Everybody was very busy and working very hard today. One group of people worked on making more bows for the shed, others helped with frames for the Virginia. Another group was working on shaping the keel, which is an important step to building the Virginia. The first futtocks for VIRGINIA's mid-ship frames have been cut from some very large timbers.  Everybody is working very well together and we are all getting a lot of work done. The media group made a preliminary plan for the Maine Memory Network Grant, which we received from the Maine Historical Society.

Flipping the Keel for More Shaping

History: The original Virginia could hold 30 tons. In those times, one ton was equal to 252 gallons of wine. This is a fairly accurate estimate. Our Virginia will be 38 tons because of safety regulations and the engines. Also, on this day 14 years ago one of our members was born. Happy Birthday Miracle!

Vocabulary: Tiller- A lever attached to a rudder to steer a boat.

Blog Post by Courtney Brooks