Sun set, time to end the days diving

Port side, possible bilge strakes, under which the ruler was found

One of the 3 layered possible rising wood or deadwood

One double heighted floor, broken in the wrecking process

Eevidence of repair work to one of the floors.

The timbers were massive and very well preserved under the sand

To the left the First Square Frame

The centre line of floors

Port side strakes with treenail holes visible, missing the cant frames

Fish life increased during the project

Worm damage clearly visible in the floors

Iron keel bolt possible indicating the true height of the floors, before they were possibly reduced in height by worms

The remaining height section of the  apron

A past repair

Different pictures showing the excellent condition of the upper rising wood. The grain in this wood is clearly visible

Different pictures showing the excellent condition of the upper rising wood. The grain in this wood is clearly visible

A broken floor allows us to see the deadwood and the limber holes ( a channel used for drainage which went through the floors to allow water to collect in the builges

Different pictures showing the excellent condition of the upper rising wood. The grain in this wood is clearly visible as is a repaired section

The limber hole being uncovered on the right with a stone in the channel

The ends of the futtocks have clear indications of worm damage. In contrast the upper rising wood was covered by sand and protected