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Alma Doepel

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 427 829 134

Address: Shed 2, North Wharf Road 3008 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.almadoepel.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - Port strakes The last delivery of spotted gum planking timber arrived at Shed 2 at the end of April! The planks are required for the completion of the port strakes over the next few months. Some terrific fundraising and donations have made this possible. Photo courtesy of Peter Harris.... Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #spottedgum #timber

25.01.2022 Bit of a late night post, but to all you fathers out there, we hope its been a lovely day. Heres a great post from Warren remembering a day shared 23 years ago, featuring our very own Alma

24.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - Fairing Commences The bare or unpainted timber shows the progress with the fairing of the hull. All the timber was painted for weather protection, but as the shipwrights plane the planks to the desired shape the paint comes off as well. The hull is to be protected with a coating of a water based adhesive like Aquadhere. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #fairing #marinepainting

24.01.2022 Shoutout to Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM! The Alma was featured (albeit quickly) as part of Anthony Boxshall's Radio Marinara segment yesterday morning, where Rex Hunter was discussing the clipper, 'Will O’ the Wisp' (1853) and used the Alma as a scale reference! Audio clip available - click the link below. Alma is mentioned at 53:30 https://www.rrr.org.au/player-items/go/189971... The Wisp's wreck currently lies in a Protected zone in Port Phillip Bay. When it was first discovered it was lying in two to three metres of water and a large part of the hull remained. #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #maritimehistory #shipwright #restoration #melbourne

24.01.2022 Steel tunnel arrives in Shed 2 for Alma's bow thruster! Built by Crib Point Engineering . . #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #melbourne #bowthruster #engineering

24.01.2022 We had our first Alma Doepel Supporters Club AGM and general meeting via zoom last week - an inaugural moment for the club! It was great to reconnect with our wider community of supporters, as well as welcome in our new incoming club President, Norm Boreham. HUGE thanks to Tim Horton for many years of service directly on the Alma and in his capacity as Club President. We are now on the downhill slide to getting the Alma back in the water and couldn’t be more excited abou...t what the next two years will bring . . #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #melbourne See more

24.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - Port side progress The planing of the bow section of the port side commenced at the end of May. Photo 2: progress 5 days later... Photo 3: Only 9 days later the entire port side has been primed with the first coat Last two photos courtesy of Peter Harris Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #fairing #planing #marinepainting #bow #stern

23.01.2022 Bit of a late night post, but to all you fathers out there, we hope it’s been a lovely day. Here’s a great post from Warren remembering a day shared 23 years ago, featuring our very own Alma

23.01.2022 HUGE thanks to one of our generous sponsors: Bruce Bell from Australian Timber Wholesalers P/L Bruce has recently donated the seasoned grey ironbark used to make the new sampson post (see recent photos of removal of old post, timber after arrival and now completed and in place on the foredeck)... Bruce also arranged milling of the grey gum for the new stem and rudder post and has donated the delivery costs for the approx. 1.5 tonnes of timber. Photo courtesy of Peter Harris #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #samsonpost

23.01.2022 SCORCHING HOT OFF THE PRESS! Today we celebrate a H U G E milestone - the last plank has been fastened!!! Can you spot the final golden nail? Effusive thanks to our restoration director, Peter, (not only a talented photographer) who has also poured many bustling years into this restoration. Big kudos to our team of professional shipwrights, who have patiently worked with us and our budget over the years. Not forgetting our wonderful volunteers who have committed 70,00...0+ hours into this project! One huge step forward, now a few more to go. We are still in need of funds to get the Alma off the barge and back in the water. Commence the caulking!!! http://almadoepel.com.au/get-involved/sponsorship-packages/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #milestone #celebrate #caulking

23.01.2022 *FOR SALE!* You can help Alma by buying a Wooden Dinghy! Our auction is currently open here: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/293889700309?ul_noapp=true ... The entire boat has recently been lovingly re-sanded and re-painted and is now ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for rowing around a lake or attach an outboard on it to putter around anywhere in style. 12ft Clinker hull Never been used Hand-built in marine ply with quality timbers throughout including Huon pine in transom, breasthook and quarter knees Features slip-in slatted hardwood bottom-boards Marine varnished finish on timbers inside, gunwale and top strake Off-white sides and COP-R-BOTE coated hull Some water stains inside due to spending extended time stored in a leaky warehouse before being fully finished Includes: 2 x hand-made paddles that store under the seats, 2 x 12mm shaft Rowlocks, Stainless Steel U-bolt in bow and nickel-plated rings on transom for mooring. Brass rubbing strip at bow and on rear of keel. Delivery within 50km of Melbourne is included Otherwise transport is the buyer’s responsibility. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Alma Doepel restoration. Whether or not you buy the boat you may make a Tax Deductible donation at: www.almadoepel.com.au/floatalmain2020/

22.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Aug 2019 - Positioning the planks A series of wedges and props hold the planks in place until they are fixed to the frames. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #props #wedges

22.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Aug 2018 The preparation and painting of the steel keel shoe is still a work in progress for several volunteers. All steel surfaces are cleaned with wire brushes, of all paint and rust before being painted. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #keelshoe

22.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - Starboard planking nears the end Check out the amazing progress of the planking of the Alma Doepel on the starboard side. Photo 1: The space where the next 2 planks will be fixed.... Photo 2: shows the forward most plank fixed. Photo 3: shows all the attached planks painted and the space for the plank to be fixed post Easter. There are 5 planks on each side to be fitted below the sheer strake where the white side props are bolted to the hull. The props are needed to support the hull while it is on the barge. On the port side there are about 25 planks still be attached. Photos courtesy of Peter Harris. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead

21.01.2022 Latest News from the Shed - Caulking Our shipwrights caulking in the traditional manner with caulking iron and mallet. The caulking is Oakum from Denmark and is first tucked into the neat loops and then is pushed up into the seam to ensure a watertight seal. The Oakum is hammered into the seams to ensure a watertight ship! ... Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #caulking #restoration

19.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: July 2017 - New carlings in place The carlings are the beams under the port and starboard sides of the cabin. Two of them have been placed under the raised Masters cabin. The deck beams and lodging knees have been joined appropriately. Photo 2 - on starboard side, was finished and primed just after the photo was taken.... Photo 3 - shows all the timbers are primed indicating that the shipwrights have finished adjusting the levels for the deck. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #carlings #masterscabin

19.01.2022 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ! We are coming up to a critical part of the work on the Alma's restoration. We need some more skilled volunteers to assist with the project. - Do you have a trade background or are generally handy with wood work and tools?... - Are you interested in timber ship building? - Do you have experience with power tools and safe work practices? - Can you commit to at least one day per week? Come and be a part of the Alma's story. Contact us on [email protected] #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #caulking #fullsteamahead

19.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: July 2018 - Original Plank Shaping The replacement for this plank requires more shaping than most other planks as it has a near 90 degrees twist over its length. A challenge that the shipwrights are up to. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #original

19.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Aug 2018 - Original Breasthook One of the original breasthooks has been removed. It's been checked for any flaws, primed and repainted and is now ready to be refitted to the hull. With the foredeck lifted, it is easier to inspect and remove timbers like deck beams and breasthooks. Last photo for placement reference. This shows one of the two breasthooks in the chain locker in the bow of the ship. They represent two of the most original pieces of timber ...items on the Alma Doepel. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #original

19.01.2022 A glimpse of our beautiful city in stasis. Catch the Alma at 2:00. Can't wait to welcome our crew and visitors back to the shed https://www.facebook.com/watch/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #restoration #melbourne #lockdown2020

18.01.2022 We’ve teamed up with our friends at Berth to make our virtual events even more of an occasion for Docklands residents. Enjoy a grazing box from Berth while you enjoy our virtual event including wine tastings from the Mornington Peninsula

18.01.2022 Update from the Shed! Absolute last plank The white steel props have been removed and the strake - both port and starboard - has had planks fitted and attached to the frames. During this past few days the final plank has been shaped and fitted so the planking of the hull is now complete! The photos show the plank in the shed and the space that it was fitted into. There is still much work to be done on the outside of the hull, including fairing and caulking!... Courtesy of https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ . . #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #melbourne #planking #caulking #fairing

17.01.2022 Latest News from the Shed - Samson Post In August 2018 the samson post was thought to be repairable, but it has been replaced. The new samson post the large unpainted vertical timber piece has been constructed and installed. A feature of this post is that it is visible above the deck but extends through all decks to the keelson. This creates the maximum strength for the post which can be used for handling anchors, mooring lines or a tow rope. Photo courtesy of Peter Ha...rris Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #bevelling #samsonpost

17.01.2022 Latest news from the Shed: Rudder Post Grey gum has been selected for the making of the new rudder post; and the same pieces of time 4 days later! Speedy shipwrights! Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #caulking #restoration #rudder #rudderpost

17.01.2022 A shot of the Alma on a similarly glorious day! Thanks for sharing Williamstown Maritime & Ports History , and happy Cup Day!

15.01.2022 **DONATION UPDATE!** We have reached an amazing $697,820 in donations for our Float the Alma campaign!! A huge thank you to all who have contributed to our industrious restoration! Our timeline goalposts keep shifting according to our fundraising... in order to get Alma's hull back into the water we require $800,000. Every donation counts so please visit our website to see how you can contribute. ... http://almadoepel.com.au/floatalmain2020/ #almadoepel #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #voyageofalifetime

15.01.2022 Alma shipwright, Tom, drilling for the propeller shaft! #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #restoration #melbourne

14.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: July 2019 - Plank Sections When the sections of the planks are fastened to the frames there are 2 methods of joining the sections. Photo 1: Scarf join... Photo 2: Butt join (hold your jokes ) The shipwrights bevill the surfaces so that there is a space for the caulking. The 2nd photo also shows how deep into the plank the bolt and spike heads are. This space is plugged and sanded. The lower strake has the plugs sanded flush with the plank surface and then painted. There are about 3000 plugs to be inserted in the holes. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #timberjoins #maritime

13.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: July 2018 - Preparing for planking Starboard frames have been faired and more battens placed along the expected lines of the planks. It is essential that the battens are precisely shaped and spaced as this will dictate the shape of the hull when the planking commences. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #battens

12.01.2022 With all your recent generosity, we've published our updated Honour Board online! This is a list of all our dedicated supporters who have participated in our "Buy a Plank" program: http://almadoepel.com.au/donate/honour-board/ With your help, the Alma required 300 hull planks total at a cost of $500 each. These 6-7m slabs or boards of spotted gum are cut from renewable forest in NSW.... All donations are tax deductible. You can still donate to our ongoing restoration efforts by clicking here: http://almadoepel.com.au/product/donate-500/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking

12.01.2022 This past week marks not only Alma's 117th birthday, but also a significant birthday for our restoration director, Peter!! While we would usually mark the occasion with a birthday shindig, let's all send both Peter and the Alma our best wishes in the comments below Link below to a wonderful article about Peter and his involvement with the Alma below - ... https://www.agendaforlife.com/a-true-labour-of-love/ . . #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #melbourne #birthday #celebrate See more

11.01.2022 Greetings from the Alma! Hope you are all keeping toasty out there! Here's the view of the docklands buildings and the Victoria Star through the Hawse Pipe. The Hawse pipe is where the anchor chain runs out to the anchor and will eventually be lined with cast iron. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #caulking #restoration See more

11.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Aug 2018 - Shipwrights work Some of the frames and the keelson have needed extra timber laminated onto them to get the correct shape. The extra timber will be planed to the exact shape needed before being painted ready for planking. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #original

11.01.2022 A series of glorious photos has been taken by one of our volunteers of the Alma during the month of June. I'll be sharing them here for you all to enjoy! #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #fairing #planing

11.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - King Plank On Friday 8th of May 2020, the king plank was fitted to the stern of the Alma Doepel. Photo 1: King plank being constructed or shaped in the shed from hardwood timber.... Photo 2: The position the king plank will be fixed. Photo 3: The king plank fitted and painted for protection from the elements. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #spottedgum #timber #kingplank

11.01.2022 Today we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two (WWII). 15 August, Victory in the Pacific Day, commemorates Japan's acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender, made on 14th August 1945. For Australians, it meant that the Second World War was finally over. During the Second World War Alma Doepel was commissioned by the Australian Army, de-rigged, and transformed into AK82 to serve in New Guinea carrying supplies and troops. Black and w...hite Images from the Australian War Memorial Collection. For this morning's live broadcast of the Commemorative Service go to the RSL Victoria or Shrine of Remembrance page. For further info, support and key services, visit the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs and Legacy Australia page. #VPday #LestWeForget #OneInAMillion #almadoepelrestoration

11.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: July 2019 - Stem repairs A large graving piece has been inserted where some soft timber has been removed from the stem. The smaller hole has had another graving piece made to fit. All the soft timber small or large will be removed and graving pieces inserted so that the stem is at maximum strength and long lasting. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #stem #repair

11.01.2022 Latest news from the Shed The Alma's Sampson Post was removed a couple of days ago! This name pertains to any post well attached to the vessels structure to take heavy loads. On cargo vessels they are often rigged with a derrick.

09.01.2022 Come one come all! Join us at our next Fundraiser on board Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat! Early bird tickets are available for purchase until midnight 15th March

09.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - Bow and stern views Several shots of the bow and stern showing the completed strakes and the graceful shape of the hull. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #fairing #marinepainting #bow #stern

09.01.2022 Ceiling plank refurbishment! An ongoing task has been the refurbishment of the ceiling planks. The section photographed shows some original (topmost planks ) and several refitted ceiling planks (white painted and sanded timber ). While the hull planks were removed, the ceiling planks could be passed through the gaps from the barge deck below. Now that the lower hull planks are attached the ceiling planks will need to be taken onto the ships deck and lowered into the appro...priate position. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #ceiling #jigsawpuzzle

09.01.2022 Come and see our Alma volunteers in our booth at the Sunday Docklands Xmas Market this Sunday 6 Dec from 12moon to 8pm Entertainment: > Santa will be there all day... > German Silva singing Latin American music and Alejandro Aguanca on Classical Guitar from 12-3pm. > Christmas Carols with the Docklands Open Door (limited) Choir from 3-4pm. > Music on stage with DJ Perri Lee and Alex Rose at Cargo/Berth from 4pm. See more

09.01.2022 Catching up on our progress in March - New planks attached Some planks that have been attached midships have not needed to be steamed to the required shape. A greater number of planks can be attached each week if steaming is not necessary. Each plank still needs to be planned, measured and shaped but 3 4 hours of steaming is saved. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #steaming

08.01.2022 ~* Latest news from the shed *~ Picturing both A frames for propeller shafts - bolted up and ready! Also showing the stern and starboard A-frame at the end of Sept ... #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #melbourne

07.01.2022 Latest news from the shed This is the last starboard plank to be fastened until the ship is ready to be floated!!! Work will now concentrate on the port strakes.... Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead

07.01.2022 A lovely image of the Alma in flying colours! Darling Harbour, 1988

06.01.2022 The Alma is being featured in the Grill'd Local Matters campaign at their South Melbourne store for the month of March Show your support - go cast your vote and let's help get Alma back in the water!

06.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - Refitting the iron hanging knees The shipwrights have commenced refitting the iron hanging knees. The knees are refitted before some planks can be put in place. A template of the timber behind the knees provides the shape for the backing timber, which is shaped from the same spotted gum that has been used on the hull.... The knees can be refitted with bolts. Planking can be started over the countersunk bolt heads. Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #spottedgum #timber #knees

06.01.2022 Update from the Shed! Our shipwrights hard at work on the final seam sealing prior to painting! . .... . #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #melbourne #seamseal See more

05.01.2022 A beautiful capture by one of our dedicated volunteers. This was the Alma back in June. #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #restoration #melbourne

05.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: Aug 2019 - Great Bevelling The shaping of the plank end to match the curve of the stern post has been completed in an incredibly skilful way. The shipwrights have always shown great expertise and this section of planking accentuates the curve and shaping of the hull. The curved section of the stern post at the top left corner of Photo 1 (before) has been covered with the similarly shaped ends of the two topmost planks in Photo 2 (after).... Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #planking #bevelling

05.01.2022 Thanks for the mention Maritime Survey Australia! Some lovely images of the Alma here

04.01.2022 Update from the Shed! Rudder installed Thanks to lots of hard work from our shipwrights and volunteers, the Alma is well on her way to steering! The rudder post is also ready to be connected to the wheel steering mechanism ... . . . #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #melbourne #steering #rudder See more

04.01.2022 PROPULSION Project - Help us fit port and starboard propellers and shafts and the bow thruster tunnel, before Alma returns to the water in 2020! The Propulsion project pays for supply and fitting of two propellers ($19,000), their shafts ($10,000), and the bow thruster tunnel in the bow of the ship ($5,000). Total to raise - $34,000. Please be as generous as you can. You can donate online at... http://almadoepel.com.au/floatalmain2020/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #hawse #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #caulking #restoration #propellers #fundraising

04.01.2022 Last day to secure your tickets for Alma’s first virtual fundraiser!! This is a great opportunity to get sociable with a group of friends while enjoying some beautiful local wines.. AND supporting a great cause! https://fb.me/e/2U3R3xTST

01.01.2022 Our volunteers have been chatting to locals and visitors alike, in between rain showers, at the Docklands Christmas Market today #almadoepel #docklands #community #volunteering

01.01.2022 Latest news from the shed - Port strakes Work will now concentrate for several weeks on the port strakes about 25 planks to be made and fastened. There are five strakes to be finished. Photo courtesy of Peter Harris.... Read more at: https://almadoepelchronicles.wordpress.com/ #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #whatson #planking #fullsteamahead #port

01.01.2022 Hobart - ship 'Alma Doepel' on River Derwent Courtesy of Libraries Tasmania via Archives Office of Tasmania Photographer: Victor Eldred Newton Oxenford... "Victor appears to have had some interest in photography and may have been a member of the Southern Tasmanian Photographic Society, although most of the subjects in the photographs are of Tasmanian tourist destinations only." #almadoepel #almadoepelship #almadoepelrestoration #almadoepelrescue #almadoepelschooner #tallships #tallshiprescue #woodenrescue #woodenboat #docklands #volunteering #shipwright #restoration #maritimehistory #shipwright #tbt #hobart #riverderwent #1900s #monochrome #nostalgia #tasmaniahistory #vintage #archives #trainingship #schooner #tasmania #sailingship #ship #archivephoto #historyphoto #sailing #tallship #photoarchive

01.01.2022 An update on Alma's fundraising in this month's Docklands News. You can support our fundraising event by buying tickets to our Vitual Event this month here: https://www.trybooking.com/BLSWR