Aurora Restoration Project - 4K

[@mariemccann1454]

Awsome wish I could see it in person ! I am 68 and I just put it on my bucket list …

[@FoxX459]

i love this old style ships from back in the days. they are really beautifull.

[@NitroMani]

As a kid I was day traveling to Helgoland on this actual ship. Back then it was named "Wappen von Hamburg". It's amazing, to see its resurrection.

[@MCMLXXXIV1984]

Wow - darum hat er auch das Hamburger Wappen auf dem Shirt. Das macht Sinn.

[@charlesgehlert3632]

I actually was on this ship while it was in Alameda. Glad to see someone is taking the time to rebuild this ship.

[@jamesjacobson20]

I just found you today. Thanks so much for sharing this project with us. I spent many years working on passenger freighters. I waited on 8 passengers and the skipper, st office and radio man. I loved every minute of it and I miss the sea.

[@Can8ian.]

I wish I lived in the area, I'd love to volunteer my free time to a project like this. Can't wait to see her finished please make sure you keep us updated!

[@Steampunksaly]

What a remarkable man, to give his attention to such a small piece when before him sits a billion piece jigsaw needing attention- that takes a whole other level of focus, patience and vision of a finished job. Wish him every success

[@brianwixson8434]

She has beautiful lines. I remember seeing her in Seattle. They don't make them like her any more.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Such a cool project. What a feat.

[@jimgeiger2468]

Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation of the work being done. Looking forward to more.

[@lonsal]

Best wishes to you and your crew restoring this beautiful ship

[@robertduncan7618]

A true labour of love 👏🏻

[@chriskilmister5680]

Beautiful ship, lovely lines.

[@jcommstudios]

For anyone who viewed this initial episode of the Aurora Restoration Project the ship is sinking in the delta where it is moored. The previous owner relinquished claim to it a few months ago. More info in the link. maritime-executive.com/article/well-known-former-cruise-ship-sinks-at-her-berth-in-stockton

[@Jedi.Toby.M]

Totally impressive, a big thank you for saving this piece of history.

[@patrickrieger9843]

Great Job, my Grandfather were working on this ship WAPPEN VON HAMBURG,

[@antbear13]

This would make an awesome yacht!

[@patchmack4469]

i've watched a few vids now on the Aurora - what a wonderful project - shame the same can't be done for the United States vessel, but hey, big job - i saw the episode on the engine room, now that something i'd love to get me teeth into cleaning up and servicing parts - just feed me and i'd be happy as - soon have that looking ship shape haha

[@MartinStolz]

There were more ships named "Wappen von Hamburg" that all have those beautiful lines, one of which I was on multiple times going to Helgoland when I was a young boy. Unfortunately that one got scrapped end of 2010 after the last owner was unable to fix it and make it seaworthy. There is a video of the scrapping here on youtube, if you are brave enough to watch something that nice get chewed up.... I really hope this "white swan" will make it, it is the last one that remains.

[@buffplums]

I think it was the Ship Happens folks mentioned you folks

[@BrentKamrath]

Love what this guy is doing!

[@jeeperscreatures]

I applaud you men...You inspire me big time

[@extrameatsammich]

She is beautiful.

[@unapologeticallytish9372]

I live down the street I've always wondered what it looked like ! Nice any plans for private parties or overnight stays?

[@jcommstudios]

Work continues on the ship. The hope is to use it for precisely that one day.

[@unapologeticallytish9372]

@@jcommstudios i want to adopt a room lol

[@craigcorson3036]

What an odd coincidence. One of the names of your German ship was "Polar Star", and earlier this evening I watched an episode of NOVA that featured a German icebreaker named "Polar Stern", German for Polar Star.

[@RailPreserver2K]

I think y'all should try and have a some sort of documentary made regarding the ship history and the plans to save it because that might actually help boost income on your project

[@jcommstudios]

We have some footage in "the can" that is meant to do just that. Unfortunately the pandemic has slowed our efforts down.

[@RailPreserver2K]

@@jcommstudios ah well I hope it picks up speed again becuase I do believe that this ship is not only the last German post war ship but the last ship of its kind as a whole, I say this because there are not alot of ocean liners in preservation and a few that were saved ended up being scrapped later due to varying factors, I hope and pray that will not be the case for this ship

[@jowah]

Where do I know that music from? Is it "How It's Made" from early 2000's discovery channel?

[@jcommstudios]

The music is from a stock music library I subscribe to. I have heard many of their selections on numerous shows over the years. The source is Video Blocks and Audio Blocks and is part of their subscription service for royalty free video clips, music and sfx.

[@jowah]

@@jcommstudios Interesting. Thanks for the info and great video. I went down a rabbit hole on the Aurora last night. What a cool project.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Could you show us the engine and other areas of interest, thanks.

[@colinbagshaw1796]

Are you going to put something up to connect the end of the website story to where you started KZbin. I’ve subscribed coz I’m hooked well done!

[@jcommstudios]

We hope to start shooting again at the end of March. Thanks for the kind words.

[@genechronister7085]

What is the coastie vessel next door? Bouy tender?

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Can you provide a link showing it in the movie; "From Russia With Love"

[@jcommstudios]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYOlaKJrd66LjqM A quick long shot of the ship in the intro,, then to the interior (which was probably shot on a sound stage.)

[@conceptalfa]

👍 👍 👍!!!

[@Infidel7153]

Wow ill bet this is an asbestos nightmare.Also i hope the lead levels in the water surrounding the boat are monitored.There is a reason why we use shipyards for this kind of work.

[@itsathaithing]

Man I wish I had a place to part a 92' boat.

[@Mcgerzon]

how is the engineroom , i tried to find information about that

[@burroaks7]

right the fuck on

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

All the older retired guys would love to help i bet yar Would give them something to do every day

[@panacea407]

Will this be a continuing series? I didn’t find any additional episodes.

[@jcommstudios]

Yes there will be. We had a bit of a setback with the pandemic.

[@panacea407]

@@jcommstudios Thank you. This will be an exciting restoration to watch.

[@sarge6870]

@@jcommstudios Just wondering, once you complete the rebuild, have you considered making her seaworthy to the point of actual cruises? Aurora was built with a reason. Just sitting there as a floating building seems such a waste of good craftsmanship and your hard work. She wants to SAIL!!!

[@jcommstudios]

@@sarge6870 Many options are under consideration. Lots of work to be done to get her seaworthy. A lot had to be done to get the Aurora ready to start the rehab. It's a marathon. It will take a while.

[@conover1978]

3:15 there was a dolphin in the background

[@jcommstudios]

Good eye. I think it is an otter. Lots of wildlife in the Delta.

[@jackdedert2945]

Was gonna mention it myself. I agree...looked more like a mammal. I first thought it was a large fish.

[@harveydickii9172]

Where is the ship located now! I was a Marine Pipefitter. Retired on disability!

[@jcommstudios]

She is near Stockton, Ca on Little Potato Slough in the San Joaquin Delta.

[@mrwideboy]

I hopes he does finish it. But i suspect you would need a lot of money and a small army of trades people .

[@jcommstudios]

Just starting to set up some work parties as there is a group that was getting together often. A lot has been done on the interior over the dreaded pandemic. Hoping to get rolling again on the exterior. Check back!

[@analosanto6220]

Question how long will it take you to finish the job

[@thedude8046]

When they run out of money

[@jcommstudios]

Undetermined right now. Lots has been going on in the interior over the winter. If you would like to join the public FB group "Aurora Restoration Project" you will find many posts on what has been going on. Link: facebook.com/groups/560137660800546

[@jcommstudios]

@@thedude8046 LOL we should be OK for a while.

[@thedude8046]

@@jcommstudios just kidding, are you going to do any video updates on the restoration

[@jcommstudios]

@@thedude8046 IK...Yes we are planning to resume shooting again in late March.

[@thomassutherland5188]

RUN!

[@cezarekk]

I like it. I have ax100.

[@sarge6870]

Just read the story on "museumships.us" and am floored. I would have given up after meeting the watchman and his dog. I subbed the channel so I can follow the developments. The story doesn't mention anything about a money exchange and the story ended leaving me hanging. Update please...

[@jcommstudios]

Glad you read the back story. Great story and the ship has an amazing history. We plan on moving forward soon with more project videos.

[@sarge6870]

@@jcommstudios Looking VERY forward to the updates and maybe visiting when you have it squared away!

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Nice effort but all for nothing if the hull and engine aren’t seaworthy.

[@jcommstudios]

Hull is fine and the engine is in mothballs until the rebuild is done.

[@pablikpokuz8589]

.....☝❤👍😁

[@dandrakenholt5455]

The owner talks about "budget". Thats a red flag. If you are doing this kind of work and have to rely on a "budget". This project will never be finished because they will never be able to fund it. The owner also talks about a "historical cruiseship" but wait... she is not historical and she is not a cruiseship. She was used in the cruiseindustry for a while but that´s another thing than calling her a cruiseship. OK, she is old but not historical. End of that story! I love ships and I love people who love ships but this is a strange goose. Knowing something about restoration I can tell you that this will not end like you want it to end. This might be a project driven by love for the ship and for her restoration but please think it thru. Can you imagine the amount of money needed to operate her; fuel, insurance, Coast Guard certificates, crew and so on... And then I am talking about her life fully restored. Nope, this project maybe honestly performed but it will surely be ended in a big, big realitycheck. Remember my lines on the D-Day !

[@jcommstudios]

Thanks for the input. Work is proceeding so budget be dammed. As far as the ship itself goes it was the first ship Germany was allowed to build after world war 2 so she certainly is historical in that sense. It was definitely a cruise ship not only owned and used by the Germans but changed hands numerous times. She was used in the Greek Isles and then later in Alaska. She was also the ship you see in Russia with love. If you click the link under the video ( www.museumships.us/87-aurora-restoration-project ) you will get a better understanding of how and what was involved. All of the info you have stated has been and still is being addressed. Chris is committed to the ship and it will be done reality check or not. Have a nice day!

[@dandrakenholt5455]

​ @jcommstudios Thanx for your reply. Well let me say this. If Mr Willson can pull this off, I would recommend him to be the project manager of the restoration of the UNITED STATES. I do see some parallell lines in these two projects. Still, let´s hope for the best.

[@petershaw1705]

Dan drakenholt get your facts right before you comment Chris is very capable of restoring the aurora if you can only post negative comments don't bother to post at all as he said it is a cruise ship and it is historic Peter from australia

[@dandrakenholt5455]

@@petershaw1705 😀