April, the 22nd
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"Medis" and "estemenereras" (ribs) are finished
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The
Buzardas at the prow and stem are set into place. Bolted
through the belt and fork in the
front and rear, the BUZARDA holds together all the different pieces in the
stem and prow. The work on the ribs is over.
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The
"popa" (stem)
On top of the belt, ending on the stem, one can see the "DEFENSA", another piece of wood that goes all around the ship, thus protecting and strengthening the upper part of the hull. It is typical of the Sardinal of northern Catalogne.
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More details... On the right the "DEFENSA", in the middle, the top of the ribs, on the left a strong piece of support holds the "BOAS D’ARBORAR", on which the mast will lean. It makes a 17° angle upright.
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May, the 20th 2004 : deck's work started
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The "bao d'arborar" is the large piece on which is leaning the mast. It is made of three oak ""baos" bolted together and tightened on the "defensa" and the "contubal". It ensure the solidity of the hull. |
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On this picture, taken from the front, one can see the carpenter's work. The two first "baos" have been set in place. Starting from the second one, forward, will be opened the first pannel leading to the fore hold. |
June,
the 28th 2004: The deck is finished up
to the stern.
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Notice the opening for the hold hatch. The man's hole for steering is not marked yet.
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Coming out of its shell…
On
this view, the elegance of these fishing ships is obvious. The BONAFOS shipyard
was famous for the quality of their shipbuilding. They combined performance, sturdiness and beauty, confirming
the popular saying " a good
ship is first of all a beautiful
ship". Notice the important curve of the deck that stands for the heavy
rolling the ship could bear.
The trobada on July, the 5th 2004.
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On
July the 5th a trobada (meeting) of Latin sails ships was organized by the
association The friends of the “ Notre Dame de Consolation “ (Another
sardinal). Many crewmembers
were present and we attended the blessing of a fresh water boat restored
by the Council of the Pyrénées Orientales. First step of the future
restoration shipyard forecasted
in Paulilles. |
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A tee-shirt for the President ! On
this occasion, A tee-shirt of the association was handed over to Christian
Bourquin, president of the Council of the Pyrénées Orientales, to thank
him for the support granted to our restoration. |
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October, the 20th : The stem « marsouin » is dismantled.
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We
discover that such a part is mounted on these ships. Common upon the
sardinals built in Northern
Catalonia, it ensures tightness
between the keel and the counter stem. Yves Bernadou holds the part. Notice the notches for the ribs . |
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The new Marsouin is set in place. The
part allows the stem and the keel bear the heavy strain undergone when the
ship is hauled on the beach , using peaces of lumber called “pals” as
a slipway. |
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An
odd visitor ! On
October the 20th we had the visit of Vicenç GIRODEAU: son of Isabelle and
Gildas, grandson of Pierre and Odette, Jacques and Jacqueline, nephew of
Veronique… Very interested by all the details, he asked a lot of
questions to Yves Bernadou the shipyarder ( Areuh, Tita, Bombe…) and ended by a sound full BAYO, showing Ideal,
which presumably means boat. Quite a relief: she looks like a boat! |
On October, 29th the « enramada » is almost finished.
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The
carpentry work is almost over. This complex phase of assembling and
reassembling is about to come to an end. All the ribs, deck supports and
counter ribs are all set and the fitting pieces as stem and counter stem
and “marsouin” are in place. |
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An
interior view: On
this amazing view one can notice that the « paramola » has
been dismounted. ( Huge piece of wood bolted on the counter ribs and into
the keel). |
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A rear view The
fine and elegant shape can be noticed. The sardinals, and especially those
of the BONAFOS shipyard, are really magnificent sailboats. The planking,
third phase after the lengthy preparation of oak wood and the
“enramada” (carpentry work) is about to start. |
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November 22nd, a dramatic turn of events.
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The
gendarmerie has arrested the perpetrators of the arson on IDEAL. Two young
men reckoned they have put the fire to
escape of boredom… It is out of the persistence of constable CATHALA,
who was about to retire, that the case has been solved. Like he says,
“He wanted to end up with the feeling of having been useful”,
congratulations, Mister CATHALA, and thank you very much: it is for me, a
relief. |
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The catalan maritime patrimony
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