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Dove Construction

by jquill70

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's project to build a faithful reproduction of the 17th-century trading ship Dove
that, in 1634, accompanied the first European settlers to what is now Maryland.

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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The Dove
Dove Keel and First Frame
Milling a piece of timber for the Dove
First Frame in Place.
Readying for some fine trim work
Second frame under construction
Working on a piece of timber for the Dove
Second Dove Frame Being Laid Up
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Boat Yard
Dove Progress update - Jan 5, 2020
Dove Progress update - Jan 5, 2020
Dove Progress update - Jan 5, 2020
Dove Progress update - Jan 5, 2020
Dove Progress update - Jan 5, 2020
Dove Progress update - Jan 5, 2020
Dove Progress update - Jan 5, 2020
Preparing for the keelson installation
Starting work on the transom pieces
The next frame almost ready to go
Building up the aft deadwood
Aft deadwood
Aft deadwood
Beveled scarf joint to extend the keelson
Beveled scarf joint on next section of the keelson
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