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Some photos from the refit
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Frames being renewed before the plating can be added.
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The new forward water tank, almost completed.
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The front main bedroom. Much of the woodwork was removed and
renewed or restored after the repairs were finished.
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The aft, where quite a lot of bottom plating was renewed due
to electrolysis from the propellers.
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A number of tests, such as ultrasoninc testing shown here,
were carried out to ensure the quality of the work.
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Madiz still has the original main shafts. The classification stamp on it
says "LLOYDS, No 205A, 11.2.02" (ie 1902)
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The shafts and propellers being refitted.
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The piping (as well as the electrical wiring) was almost completely renewed.
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One of the main engine's crank shaft, revealed, to change bearings etc.
The main engines and all main equipment were overhauled.

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