Internal welding on compartments 2 and 3 was completed. A punch list of small items was developed and work is on-going for these. The starboard outboard tow knee was hung on Friday afternoon. There is a considerable amount of fitting including freeing up the vertical support gussets on the bow as the old tow knee structures were severely bent after 37 years of service. The vertical knee portion is bolted to the gusset as well as to an angular strong arm above. The holes for the bolts are dictated by the holes in the original facing that was retained. It was a quite a job getting the bolt holes aligned properly but we are getting there.
The remaining wood for the paddle wheel will be delivered on Tuesday, 4 August and work will resume.
Mike James from the Ashland Daily Independent did a very nice article on the SNYDER which was published on Wednesday. He is also planning a follow-up article upon completion.
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