Whiskey plank nailed into place on Lady Washington

Shipwrights and volunteers installed the "whiskey" plank today at Aberdeen Landing. A good-sized crowd was on hand to see the final hull plank nailed into place as we work toward completing restoration of Lady Washington's hull. Afterwards, the crew enjoyed home-made ice cream and tots of whiskey from Whiskah River Distillery of Aberdeen.

Top photo: Lady Washington's starboard side waits for the final plank of her restoration project. Middle photo: A team of volunteers and shipwrights puts the plank in place. Bottom photo: Volunteer Gilbert Myers and shipwright Scotty Kimmitt countersink a nail in the whiskey plank.

We're still in need of volunteers for priming, painting, and final touches on the project. If you have time in the next week or two, call us at 800-200-5239 or email volunteer@historicalseaport.org.