As previously reported, our work to repair a leaking stay bolt in the boiler of the Eider has been delayed.
There have been a lot of discussions, drawings back and forth and hunting for welders who can and may do the job required.
Everything has taken a long time, but now we have finally started the actual welding work. Today, Monday 8 June, the actual work started on board. The first step is to cut out the sheet metal around the stay bolt. And then new pieces will be customised and then welded there. All in all, the job will take a few days.
The pictures show the air feed to the work inside the boiler, supervised by our eminent masinist and one of the cut-out plates around the stay bolt.
We are all pleased that the work is now underway and will keep you updated on an ongoing basis.
However, the remaining delays mean that the start of the season is slightly delayed with some cancellations.
Will provide more information as work progresses.
The President
The museum association Ångfartyget Ejdern
