OLD IRONSIDE - AN OVERVIEW

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had advised that Structure really should sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather then staying towed. The proposal was approved, however it was thought to be a large undertaking considering the fact that she experienced not sailed in above 100 years.The earliest recognized photograph of Structu

Her trouble-plagued voyage ongoing on 13 February when her rudder was destroyed in the course of hefty storms, causing a total lack of steering Handle, Using the rudder smashing into your hull at random. Three crewmen went about the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. The following early morning, they rigged a temporary steering p