Clipper ship move preparations Stage #1

This magnificent 1864 Clipper ship, City of Adelaide is being prepared for her final "sailing".
Once on dry land, she will be the main attraction at the proposed Maritime Village at Dock 2.

[@petermclaughlin5121]

Amazing dedication and attention to detail! Very Impressed.

[@edster9221]

Thank you for your comment Peter. A very dedicated team of volunteer personal involved with this massive project.

[@JohnSmith-iv5wy]

Thank-you for the update, the information is appreciated. Looking forward to seeing her at Dock 2

[@edster9221]

Thank you sir. Will update whenever new info becomes available.

[@jansim7510]

What a marvelous undertaking. Well done everyone.

[@edster9221]

Many thanks Jan. The all volunteer maintenance crew do great job irrespective of weather.

[@edwanrivera3981]

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[@stuartlapping7873]

I have many memories (as The Carrick) in Glasgow. Hope to see her in Adelaide in June

[@edster9221]

Hello Stuart. I suspect your memories will once again be rekindled while you are here. Hope we can meet.

[@stuartlapping7873]

@@edster9221 Hi. Should be there on 4th June. In the 60s as a nipper I travelled out of the city to visit an aunt. The bus went along Clyde St so it was a big event to climb on the seat to look as the ship. Fast forward to the early 80s and I was a beat policeman. Clyde St was one of the borders to my beat. By that time the ship was the RNVR Club. Being a private club police were only allowed in/on by invitation or if they had a good reason. However, on nightshift when the club was closed we got to know the night watchmen well and many times we were invited on board for a heat/cuppa/something stronger. I moved to Australia in 92. Last time I saw her was lying on the slipway at Irvine during a visit home. Very sad. I later missed her being towed away by one day.

[@edster9221]

Hello again Stuart, & thank you for updating me re; your "involvement". It certainly would have been quite stunning inside at that time (going by images seen) & envy you. It would have been extremely disappointing for you to have missed her leaving Irvine! I am assuming (not always a good move) that you are not Adelaide based? It does appear you will miss the 3 day jacking up exercise (June 1-3) in readiness for her last "sailing destination" later in the year. Would you be visiting in the morning or arvo? (Open to visitors 10 - 2)

[@stuartlapping7873]

@@edster9221 I am on Qld Sunshine Coast. My brother is in Adelaide so I will check what his plans are on 4th.

[@edster9221]

Stuart. We appear to have opposites i.e my brother is on the GC & yours here. Please keep me posted re; your visit as I am only a few minutes away. Look forward to meet.