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Ark Boat Project
The ‘ark’ boat was previously renovated in 1993. However, was not restored or preserved in compliance with National Park Service guidelines.
Currently, the ‘ark’ is undergoing a total restoration. Below is a slide show of the ongoing progress.
THE JOURNEY
The Past to the Present
EXPOSING THE SHANTY BOAT
PRE 1993
The shanty boat is inside this building. it.
OFF TO THE LIONS CLUB FOR RENOVATION
Ark Boat was removed from the shack, put on a flatbed and moved off to the Lion’s Club for renovation.
LIONS CLUB 1992 RENOVATION COMPLETE
The Ark Boat after the Lion’s Club's restoration – 1990-1993.
RESCUE MISSION - 2019
The Ark Boat sat in a prominent location in Rock Hall for 27 years. The neglect was starting to take it’s toll. It was time to move for preservation.
ARRIVING
Rolling to new site for restoration.
CONDITION ASSESSMENT REVIEW
INTERIOR ASSESSMENT
EXTERIOR ASSESSMENT
After removal of fore and aft decks and roof with working redoing it.
PREPARING FOR ORIGINAL DOORWAY LOCATION
INSTALLING A NEW ROOF (BEFORE)
The roof is in desperate need of replacement.
NEW ROOF (AFTER)