Freda Gets her First Plank

Freda, our 1885 gaff sloop, began the next stage in her restoration today at the Spaulding Center. Framing has been completed and planking her hull has commenced.

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Apprentice Matt Pool lays out one of Freda's sheer planks

Matt Pool, in photo above, is an apprentice at the Arques School of Traditional Boatbuilding, located at the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center in Sausalito. Matt will become a journeyman when he graduates next month from the Arques School’s professional boatbuilding program.

The wood for Freda‘s new planks was donated by the Master Mariners Benevolent Association. Read more about Freda on our Web site at Freda.