DOWN RIGGING THE SHIP IN VANNERSBORG
Photo diary of a volunteer deckhand
The Swedish Ship Gotheborg. Vanern expedition 2015
Early morning arrival in Vannersborg
Anchoring at Vannersborg with The Swedish Ship Götheborg
Chief officer surveying the scene, Vannersborg
Watch Muster, a briefing from the chief officer , Vannersborg
Watch leaders take the muster. Vannersborg
Fifa or Swedish Coffee break. The Swedish Ship Götheborg, Vannersborg
Stowing the Foretop Gallant mast. Vannersborg
Down rigging the ship, Vannersborg
Topsail yards laid across the platforms. Down rigging an East Indiaman, Vannersborg
Looking aloft at the down rigging. The Swedish ship Gotheborg, Vannersborg
Filming the down rigging, Vannersborg
Filming the down rigging, Vannersborg
Slacking off the main mast backstays, Vannersborg
Slacking off the main mast backstays, Vannersborg
Ropes on the weather deck, whilst down rigging the ship, Vannersborg
Slacking off the foremast backstays, Vannersborg
Slacking off the foremast backstays, Vannersborg
Working the capstan to lower the topmasts. Vannersborg
Taking a break. Down rigging the ship, Vannersborg
Hard work at the capstan, down rigging the ship, Vannersborg
Taking up the slack from the capstan. Down rigging the ship, Vannersborg
It’s a sociable place the capstan. Down rigging an East Indiaman, Vannersborg
Waiting for the signal at the capstan. Down rigging the ship, Vannersborg
Taking a break from the down rigging. The Swedish ship Gotheborg, Vannersborg
Taking the weight of the topmast, down rigging an East Indiaman, Vannersborg
A moment to rest. Vannersborg
Taking up the slack from the capstan. Vannersborg
A brief respite. Vannersborg. I thought these last two shots looked better in colour.
Job done – exhausting work. down rigging an East Indiaman, Vannersborg
The anchors up, vannersborg
Scrubbing the decks on the Swedish Ship Götheborg. Vannersborg
We’re on the move and ready to navigate the Gota Alv. Sailing down stream with The Swedish Ship Götheborg
Passing under the bridge in Vannersborg, with The Swedish Ship Götheborg
