The very heart of SEA is our ships Major Maintenance Period for Corwith Cramer
Cramer Specifications Displacement: 280 Tons Construction: Steel; built 1987 ASTACE Shipyard Bilbao, Spain Length Overall: 134 feet / 40.8 meters Length on Deck: 98 feet / 29.8 meters Draft: 12.5 feet Beam: 26 feet Sail Area: 7,500 sq. ft. / 697 sq. m. Auxiliary Engine: 500 horsepower Cummins diesel Complement: 38 persons Area of Operation: World Oceans Coast Guard Certification: Sailing School Vessel (Subchapter R) for Ocean Service Rig: Brigantine
Our own SSV Corwith Cramer will be undergoing some major maintenance this summer. Plans are for the vessel to go into an extended shipyard period June 12 - September 11, 2017. An extensive work list is planned, including maintenance to engineering systems, the galley, living and teaching spaces. The spars and rigging will be overhauled and both masts will come out for the first time since 2002. A thorough survey will be done of the hull structure and decks and protective coatings updated. Corwith Cramer, named after SEA’s founding director, was designed by Wooden and Marean specifically for SEA and was constructed by ASTACE shipyard in Bilbao, Spain. The first vessel built and certified to the new sailing school vessel regulations, Cramer incorporates the qualities that made our original vessel Westward both versatile, seakindly and much loved. In 1988 the Cramer made its first transatlantic crossing, from Europe to Woods Hole. David Bank, W-82, now SEA’s Director of Marine Operations, sailed on that voyage as a young member of the crew. “The condition and safety of the vessels are vital. Our major maintenance needs, in terms of ultimate safety and reliability, are among our highest priorities and that takes a lot of effort in terms of planning and resources.” After a thorough search and evaluation, SEA selected Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine for the upcoming work. SEA President Peg Brandon expressed thanks to the Marine Operations Department, and to the SEA Board Ship Committee for their efforts in this project. “The Cramer is now approaching 30 years of age, and it is important that we continue to invest in our senior flagship so that it may continue to fulfill our mission at SEA. Philanthropy plays a key role in our ability to sustain our vessels and we are grateful to our donors for making this possible.” n Please come visit the Cramer as she makes her way to Maine for the major maintenance period. SSV Corwith Cramer Open Ship Opportunities New York City
Wednesday, May 24
3:00-6:00 pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Woods Hole
Saturday, June 3
2:00-3:30 pm
Iselin East, WHOI
Boston
Wednesday, June 7
12:00-3:00 pm
Moakley Courthouse
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