Barnabas was extensively restored in Penzance in 2005, thanks to great efforts to raise funds from the Heritage Lottery Fund. She was re-launched in July 2006. A book detailing her history and restoration by Sue McNab is available from the Trust: Barnabas: A St Ives Mackerel Driver, Sue McNab, 2007.
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- Barnabas on a close reach
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- Barnabas in Penryn before her restoration
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- On her trolley prior to restoration
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- Inspections revealed iron sickness in many timbers
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- The first planks coming off
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- New stem and apron fitted to the new keel
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- Re-planking. Many planks had to be steamed and speed and teamwork were essential
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- The frames and deck beams were painstakingly replaced
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- During restoration
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- The capping rails were replaced with oak
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- After re-painting
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- Leaving the shed
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- The moment of Barnabas’ refloating
