‘Sunbeam V’ lower deck
Thank you, Front Street Shipyard, for this 12/23 photo captioned, “Progress on the lower deck in SUNBEAM.”
The refitting of the Mission’s boat is looking very good.
Learn all about the Sunbeam V crew’s work among communities on Maine unbridged islands.
BELFAST, ME — The Front Street Shipyard photographer shared this photo today of new pipe being cut and fitted for the Sunbeam V. The yellow object at the upper right of this photo is the Sunbeam engine, recently removed to allow for sandblasting the boat engine room.
Thank you, Front Street Shipyard, for your frequent photo postings of the Sunbeam V refit progress.
This photo, Front Street tells us, is “the view just outside the pilothouse on [the] Sunbeam.”
BAR HARBOR, ME — Over the weekend, Sunbeam V Captain Michael Johnson sent photo updates on the boat’s routine major refit:
The final coat of epoxy has been applied and new bilge plumbing is being installed in the accommodation section. The floor will hopefully be fitted next week. Progress is being made!
John Armstrong is responsible for all the sandblasting on the Sunbeam V — an extensive and difficult job. When John emerges from the bilge with his suit and helmet the boat could be mistaken for Sunbeam XV being serviced at a Starfleet facility.
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L-R: Jason Loring – Lead Systems Mechanic, Graham Fitch – Project Manager, Griffin Bartlett – Systems Mechanic
BELFAST, ME — Monday, August 19 at Front Street Shipyard. Three of the “regulars” on the Sunbeam V:
“It is such a pleasure working with this crew,” said Sunbeam V Captain Mike Johnson. “They are not only knowledgeable in their fields, but always speak up when they see a better or less expensive way to complete a project.”