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(September
24 , 2002) Carpenters take center stage as they create
and install all of the custom-built wooden interior components.
This view of the main cabin shows work in progress on the sole
(floor) and the galley above. |
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More
sails and rigging are being added, creating the web of rope you
see here. The ships were intentionally designed to provide plenty
of line handling opportunities for their youthful crew, allowing
each young sailor to take an active and important role in operating
the vessel. |
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(November
11, 2002) A barge and floating crane are used to move
the booms, yards, anchor rode, ship's stoves and other heavy components
from the yard adjacent to the dock. In this photo Exy Johnson
recieves her boom. |
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Riggers
watch from above as the crane hoists a yardarm to Exy Johnson's
forward mast. Once the yards are in place, more rigging and
sails can be attached.
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Progress
on Irving Johnson (right) is a bit farther along with
more of her rigging and sails in place. Here, the crane raises
another yardarm toward Exy Johnson's forward mast. |
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(December,
2002) The navigation room aboard Exy Johnson,
showing the seats under construction. |
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Further
forward, in the galley, the stove and cooler are installed. Workers
can be seen in the main cabin below through an opening that will
eventually receive a ladder. |
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Topside
on Irving Johnson, more rigging is in place and most
of the sails are mounted. The helm and woodwork have received
another coat of varnish. Despite a tangle of tools and power cords
running about, the main deck takes on a more "finished"
look. |
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Exy
Johnson being prepped by LAMI volunteers for another public
appearance. She'll lead the annual Port of Los Angeles holiday boat
parade later this evening. |
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The
forward cabin prior to the ladder being installed from the companionway
above. Bunks are being built, but there's still no door leading
to the head and shower. |
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In
the main cabin more progress is being made on the bunks and sole.
All the wood surfaces are being sanded, painted and varnished. |
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Taken
from inside the engine room, looking out through the watertight
hatch to the aft crew quarters. |
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