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During the World Harbor Days the sternpost was fixed onto the
keel, with all proper ceremonials. The unveiling was performed
by the Alderman for Harbor Affairs, Wim van Sluis. After all
wrapping was removed, the crane lowered the more than 4 tons
of wood into its place. This 8.2 meters high stern on the 43
meters long keel give a pretty good idea of the bulky size of
the future Delft.
Already the construction towers over the visitors center. And
we're not there yet: the transom will add another 6 meters! |
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Clearly visible is the bending of the middle of the keel on
the stocks, on the 3rd, 6th and 8th picture.
Head-instructor woodcraft Dirk de Boer explains:
This is called the "round up" and is, according
to the original drawings, exactly created in this way by the
use of wedges on the stocks of the slip. In the earlier ships
even the middle frames had a pronounced V-shape, which makes
a very rigid hull. An 18th century ship of the line, such
as 'De Delft', has a much flatter and wider bottom. Therefore,
when this type of ship is in the water, the upward pressure
is very strong in the middle. Considering the relative high
weight of the fore and aft side, the hull will be pushed upward
in the middle. From the very start this distortion is anticipated
in order that, once in the water, the ship will have a straight
keel.
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 The
project "Gluren Bij De Buren" (Peeping at the Neighbours)
has drawn a great crowd as well. The invitees got a tour, starting
at the Yard, using a series of joined pedal carts. These, of
cause, had to be road-tested in advance on safety and driving
behavior. We have a great sense of responsibility, you see...
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photography: Wim van Wijck (photo
1,2,3) & Pieter Niessink (photo 4,5,6,7,8,9)
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