By Vital renovations for Grimsby’s Ross Tiger completed
The renovations started on Monday 5 September, which included removing the rotten timber deck to reveal the steel deck below which was then inspected, grit blasted and painted.
Contractors retained some of the timber to be removed for conservation, which will return to the museum’s collection.
NELC said the visual and ultrasound inspections revealed the steelwork to be in ‘much better condition than it could have been.’
They added that only ‘minor repairs’ were required.
A walkway will now need to be installed to allow public tours to resume.
Councillor Tom Furneaux, portfolio holder for culture, heritage and the visitor economy at North East Lincolnshire Council, said:
“Staff are keen to reopen the historic trawler to the public and get back aboard delivering their popular tours.
“We want Ross Tiger to be seen in all her glory by the public once again, but with health and safety the utmost priority, a walkway must now be created and installed following the main works to allow for public access.”
Louise Bowen, collections officer at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, added:
“We are delighted to have completed these vital works. Removal of the decaying timber has provided the assurance that the steel decking below is in a sound condition.
“This is a testament to the shipbuilding engineers at Cochrane and Sons of Selby, whose skill and craftmanship has stood the test of time for over 65 years.”
(Image:NELC
