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RRS Discovery Conservation
At the age of 123 years old, the Royal Research Ship Discovery is currently undergoing a significant conservation project; £1.4 million of work to her stern and areas of the deck, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund to ensure that she can continue to inspire thousands of people every year.
Despite the generous support from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, with more work expected to be needed upon uncovering more of Discovery’s stern, fundraising is more important than ever, to save RRS Discovery. Become part of Discovery’s enduring legacy today.
Meet JPS Restoration
Meet JPS Restoration
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes video tour with Jason, Director of JPS Restoration & Consultancy, and hear about the work that has been undertaken so far to the ship’s historic timbers!
Aloft with T.S Rigging Ltd
Aloft with T.S Rigging Ltd
Look up! T.S Rigging Ltd have completed their month-long maintenance on RRS Discovery’s masts and ropes. Tom from T.S Rigging Ltd shares insights into the processes being used.
Caulking and Blacking
Caulking and Blacking
The RRS Discovery currently has two temporary covers over areas of its decks, allowing JPS Restoration to caulk the deck in these areas; no matter the weather. TS Rigging Ltd have also been aboard RRS Discovery, climbing the masts and blacking the ropes; a process used to protect the ropes from weathering and wear.
Discovery's support structure
Discovery's support structure
Installing a steel support structure to RRS Discovery’s stern to allow for repair work to take place.
Lifting the Rudder
Lifting the Rudder
Preparing to lift RRS Discovery’s extraordinary rudder through the hull of the ship; just as Captain Scott did 120 years ago.
Skid removal and glass blasting
Skid removal and glass blasting
The start of May has been a busy time aboard the RRS Discovery! The aft skids have been removed, and below deck, the sail locker has been transformed; exposing beautiful historic wood.
Lifting the Cuddies
Lifting the Cuddies
Relieving the stern of almost five tonnes of weight by lifting the spanker boom, pair of cuddies and other fixtures from the deck. These fittings are now on the quayside in the visitor side of the compound, allowing a close-up look like never before! All will be restored before being reinstated.
Major works begin!
Major works begin!
Dundee Heritage Trust announces the start of a year-long programme of specialist conservation works to the magnificent Royal Research Ship Discovery, with thanks to funding of £1.4million from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
