Restoration of Frederick Kitchen - Boat Restoration
Gasworks Dock Partnership
We're looking for a group of dedicated volunteers to help us with various restoration projects, which will contribute to the creation of our new Heritage Pavilion. This role is supporting the restoration of the mahogany hull of Fredric Kitchen, the last timber Lifeboat built in Thames IronWorks to become the roof of Heritage Pavilion.
We're looking for a group of dedicated volunteers to help us with various restoration projects, which will contribute to the creation of our new Heritage Pavilion. Volunteers will work alongside our professional boat restoration team and receive training. They'll have the opportunity to learn new skills and play a vital role in the restoration of two historic ships: Frederic Kitchen and John Reburn. Both ships will live permanently at Cody Dock. From Docklands to Cody Dock- From History to Heritage- Restoration of Frederick Kitchen: Be part of restoration of Frederick Kitchen which was the last timber boat to be made at the Thames Iron Works just down the river from Cody Dock. This boat will eventually be turned upside down and will be the roof for our new Heritage Pavilion.
Practical Work & DIY
Organising & Planning
Opportunity is available to everyone, we will provide training
- Experience - Skills - Knowledge about heritage - Training with the boat Restoration team - Being part of the small team
Flexible
E16 4TL
11c South Crescent, Newham
How to Find Us: If walking from Canning Town Station, the quickest way is to walk down Manor Rd, then Cody Rd. DLR Station: Star Lane Tube Station: Canning Town (Jubilee Line) Bus Routes: 323, South Crescent Business Centre (Stop H) 276, Star Lane Station (Stop L) Please note the river path from Cody Dock to Canning Town is NOT open or accessible.
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