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Building a metal roof on top of the cargo hold

As can be read in September 2007 part 1 & part 2 and October 2007, anew roof has been built on top of the cargo hold. Here are some pictures of these works.

3th September 2007: Preparing to place the first rib

3th September 2007: Placing the ribs can be don quickly

10th September 2007: At the other side of the dock, waiting for the plates to arrive

10th September 2007: Plates being unloaded on the ship

13th September 2007: Stitching the inside of the plates to the ribs

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