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fitzbuild32
Bow water tight bulkhead being connected to sides. Side plate going on near scaffolding. Propeller blade on left.
fitzbuild33
Stern sections – main deck – at right is hole left for engine installation.
fitzbuild34
Water tank at bow being enclosed. Side plate up to bulkhead.
fitzbuild35
Looking towards stern from gantry crane main deck hatches being installed.
fitzbuild36
Water tank at bow enclosed.
fitzbuild37Bow water tight bulkhead and hull plates being assembled. fitzbuild38
Stern completed/Long ramp to main deck for workers to walk on.
fitzbuild39
Stern section – Note pocket for stern anchor.
fitzbuild40
Bow plates and supports being completed.
fitzbuild41
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fitzbuild42
Prefabricated section going on board.
fitzbuild42b
Stern deck – Note holes for stair wells from below. Also large sections to allow for engine and other propulsion equipment to be installed.
fitzbuild43
Name being pained on stern – propeller in place.
fitzbuild53
Not the Fitz
fitzbuildn
Earlier in the building, 2nd water tight bulkhead is in place.
Prefabricated support sections in foreground. Layout table on left where sections are assembled.
 

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