This is a extract from our recent Scuttlebutt newsletter. In the CEO`s report, he reported, Our major achievements in 2014 and projects that are underway have been: • Installing the shed over Pink Lady • Converting the old shed under the bridge into a gazebo • Preparing the interpretative display of the 8 inch guns • Preparing the interp display of Pink Lady and Freedom • Installing the new gangway on Forceful • Commencing the installation of the new keel supports under Diamantina • Refurbishment of the TS Magnus naval whaler• The design and curation of the WW1 exhibition • Refurbishment of Diamantina’s whalers • Installation of radar in Diamantina • Significant progress with the restoration of Carpentaria • Resolving the bookworm problem • Significant upgrade of storage of precious documents in the library • The relocation of the uniform store • Completion of the Barbier and Benard light pedestal • Conducting Pirate Week twice • Conducting the Pirate Pantomime at MBTBC • Refurbishment of the little sailing dinghy • Started work on refurbishing a boat for Bayside Seascouts • Brisbane Maritime Heritage Trail • Installation of the ammunition lift in Diamantina • Preparing the main engine for rotation • Installation of security cameras. Many thanks go out to all our volunteers who are involved in these major projects as well as to the guides, front of house people (shop etc), Betty, the volunteer cleaner, Austin, who makes sure all our brass work is bright and the research librarians
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:16:12 +0000
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