This is the Bedford lifeboat on her carriagein 2018 before collection from Port of Tyne for delivery to our workshops.
| Work had started last year to both restore the boat back to original as a conservation project and also continue restoration of the boats structure. |
The carriages wooden wheels have been removed and one completely rebuilt using oak, ash and elm timbers. Finally the steel tyre was heated up red before being dropped onto the new wheel and cooled down with cold water.
More to follow soon:
The carriages wooden wheels have been removed and one completely rebuilt using oak, ash and elm timbers. Finally the steel tyre was heated up red before being dropped onto the new wheel and cooled down with cold water. More to follow soon: –