Working on the forecabin on Chance under the watchful eye of the ship's mascot

Working on the forecabin planking and ribs and framework under the watchful eye of the ship's mascot


The first of the Chance Restoration mugs now on sale on website and we have other merchandise for you to buy and support the project.


The temporary galley area up and running so we can have a brew wherever we need one during the day while working on Chance,


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