We're looking for a group of dedicated volunteers to help us with various restoration projects, which will contribute to the creation of our new Heritage Pavilion.
Volunteers will work alongside our professional boat restoration team and receive training. They'll have the opportunity to learn new skills and play a vital role in the restoration of two historic ships: Frederic Kitchen and John Reburn. Both ships will live permanently at Cody Dock.
From Docklands to Cody Dock- From History to Heritage- Restoration of Frederick Kitchen
Be part of restoration of Frederick Kitchen which was the last timber boat to be made at the Thames Iron Works just down the river from Cody Dock. This boat will eventually be turned upside down and will be the roof for our new Heritage Pavilion.
Restoration of Frederick Kitchen
Restore the mahogany hull of Fredric Kitchen, the last timber Lifeboat built in Thames IronWorks to become the roof of Heritage Pavilion.
The volunteer work will include:
- Meticulously scraping away the old paint
- Sanding the surface
- Caulking between the mahogany planks
- Remove paint and filler that covers the copper rovings
- Preparing services to be painted