Bending a plank for the P.S Melbourne

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This week Captains and Shipwright, Chris Pointon and Andrew Cook undertook the monumental task of bending planks for the bow of the Paddle Steamer Melbourne. This is a difficult task, as if you look very closely at this section of the Melbourne, it is a very tight bend, and difficult to shape without snapping the timber. The first step was to measure the angle required, as previously, this section was shaped directly onto the boat, so not requiring external shaping equipment. It was much safer a