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ship construction
Installation of the forward gantry is in progress. And now a view from the West side. This is a huge gantry (crane) that has to be moved with great precision and coordination from a skilled crew at Dakota Creek. A… Continue Reading →
My first look at the power plant…it has been under wraps. And what these are I am not sure and would not venture a guess. I would not want to maintain them. Now here is a hatch cover! Fishermans Finest,… Continue Reading →
Here we are…the big launch! Americas Finest is slowly being lowered into the water by the synchro lifts on either side of her. You can see a hint of water seeping up. This next image you can see the light reflection… Continue Reading →
A milestone in Americas Finest construction, her hull is all together. She’s almost full grown and what a magnificent sight! This last major module for her hull was just attached to her stern. You got a peak of this module… Continue Reading →
The Big Move! This image encapsulates this monumental event for me as Americas Finest moves laterally (West) to get into a northern launch position as she points towards Alaska, her destiny. Before the move they are tearing down the old braces and discussing the… Continue Reading →
How to move 2900 tons of steel on land, stay tuned! Here she is, Americas Finest, view Weeks 82 and next week (83). See her get prepared to be moved laterally (sidetracking) to a new position that will be her final orientation before her launch…. Continue Reading →
Beautiful forms from the Pacific Northwest, Americas Finest and Mount Baker (warning size comparison may not be accurate) Here you have it. The furthermost top section of the bow and last to be installed. This section is called the mooring… Continue Reading →
Taking a well deserved break…doing what comes natural. Under the big tent work continues on the last module for the bow. And speaking of the bow, take a look at the specialized winches being constructed for the huge anchors yet to… Continue Reading →
Follow the images to watch the men plug up the last space on this deck. Check out the strange things brewing in the Big House (fab shop). Wow, what these guys can fabricate! Check back for an update. Our hull shot… Continue Reading →
Busy at Dakota Creek Shipyards, all hands are working towards the launch of Americas Finest, and fine she is… Her propeller is set from last weeks installation. Another view of this majestic propeller. The first image is her bow nearing completion. The next two… Continue Reading →