ZORAIDA

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The last known sailing vessel designed by Dixon-Kemp

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Research and development of Conservation Management Plan for 1888 sailing yacht, 60 feet LOA, 40 tonnes​

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Travelled the UK sourcing oak and other trees with the correct shapes to be used as timber for the reconstruction of the vessel

Totally deconstructed and re-framed with grown frames from the keel to the beam shelf

New stem, apron, bronze floors, horn timbers, and quarter knees to transom fitted

New deck beams fitted throughout and full length bilge stringers fitted

Totally re-planked in 1 ¾” iroko planking