Saturday, August 21, 2021

Rescue of Wilhelmine - epilogue

If you've read all the previous posts you know by now she was only rescued from an undignified end rusting asunder at an deserted beach despite our greater ideas that were smashed by the pandemic.

After having delivered her to Grenaa we've received news that her railings were sold off to a sailing ship project and part of her furniture has been kept. Also her main engine was recovered.  

Below are some pictures of the demolition process, all thanks to Keld Kokland from Fornaes shipbreaking company. He also informed us that the flatbottom and tanktop was found quite thin and would have required renewal as we already knew.

Bow section chomped to pieces by hydraulic scissors

Cutting shipside

Hatchcovers and digger gone 

Anchor winch gone
Galley and hospital, looking toward engine casing

Aft structure gone

Steering gear compartment 

Captains cabin and saloon

Galley looking aft

The hold bare

Forward under deck

The hold

Hold

Hold

Engine room, main engine gone, original Deutz oilpan remains

Engine room







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