MADONNA PROJECT - 22.0

Steve Propsom emailed this photo minutes after I finished 
the blog below, and he said that all black had been given
one coat. Workers were starting a second.

Detroit Harbor -

A little raking, a walk in the nearby woods, wood carving, then time at the computer.  Pretty soon the sun begins to set and another day is nearly done.  One similar day after another.   But, we're doing well, practicing what is important for us and the larger whole, at least that's what we tell ourselves.  When I spoke this morning with friend Jim Legault, at his home near Merida, Mexico where he's been for the last three months, his situation is quite similar.  Most businesses are shut down there, too.



Fincantieri's work schedule calls for painting the ferry this week. That, and the idea of less exposure to others, induced Rich to remain on the Island this week.  The photos here, and today's short report, come from Bay Ship Senior Project Manager Steve Propsom.  Painters are at it inside the paint shop, and I will let Steve's email tell the story:

Plans always change, so much for the half day today, working all day. I will try to snap a few shots this morning of the paint in process which is making good headway. White is nearly all on and working the black on the hull today. Plan to non-skid the decks next week. Our plan is to set up for the rollout mid next week and to roll onto the floating dry dock next Friday the 17th. We want to take advantage of being inside the paint building where we have ideal paint conditions. 

Yes we are in full force here in the yard and on the project. 



As I stated in my last posting the project may be running just a few days behind planned launch target date, but that is not of major consequence to the Ferry Line at this juncture.



For the shipyard, though, it is important to set this vessel in the floating dry dock, ready for wetting the hull.  With that move accomplished, the specialized transporter needed to roll the vessel through the yard and to the dry dock can be shipped back to Marinette.





Here on the Island traffic continues with the four trips per day, light loads but that's OK for now.

Happy Easter, everyone.  -  Dick Purinton