Daring's preservation is well under way..
11 July 2019We have completed analysis of the timbers of the vessel to understand the quality of the cellular structure and the concentration of minerals in the timbers to enable a thorough preservation process to be projected. We are currently designing a permanent cradle to carry the vessel through to public display. We are very hopeful of finalising the final museum location for her and once agreed we will be moving her to a workshop to complete laser scanning, cleaning between the inner and outer planking and straightening the hull to facilitate reassembly of beams and timbers recovered before transport to her final location for ongoing preservation and public display.
Thank you so much to those who have so generously helped with funding through this give a little page, through our website and directly. We have made incredible progress and value your continued support.
Be sure to watch TV1 Sunday programme this Sunday 14th July at 7:30pm (or TVNZondemand afterwards) when John Hudson and the Daring Rescue team will tell this story, the most amazing rescue of a true New Zealand ship.
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Kia Ora,
Thanks for this info,although I noted it last week.
I was trying to find 'your' page on Give a little to make another Donation to help keep the progress going,but could not find you .
Q. Under what heading come Daring?
Are you going to put out another request after next Sunday's programme.
Many thanks,
Brian.
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Thanks for you support Brian!
The Give A Little site for the Daring has been refreshed ready for the Sunday night programme.
We hope that this will promote the cause and get more support for the preservation of this old treasure!
