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S.S. Meteor Preservation Project
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Date and Time

Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:00 AM until Sunday, May 1, 2011, 5:00 PM

Location

Barkers Island, Superior WI
906 East 2nd St
Superior, WI  54880
USA
715-394-5712

Additional Info

http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org/ssmeteor/NewMETEORMAIN.htm

Event Contact(s)

Phil Kerber
612-720-2825 (p)

Category

GLSPS Events

Registration Info

Registration is recommended
It is recommended for each participant to have their own Health Insurance. A liability release form will be required to print , read and sign. Please see link below.

Capacity

40 Total Slots
7 Available Slot(s)

About this event


Closing Report for S.S. Meteor Project 2011

ATTENTION

GLSPS, LSMMA, WUAA, SPM

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

of the

S.S. Meteor!


GLSPS, (Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society),

WUAA, (Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association),

LSMMA, (Lake Superior Maritime Museum Association),

AND

(SPM), Superior Public Museums

 We will be Sponsoring the "Seventh" Annual S.S. Meteor Stabilization and Preservation Project.  Saturday and Sunday April 30 and May 1st, 2011

This is a very worthy cause and if we don't attempt to preserve this one-of-a-kind Whale-back ship, it could be lost forever!

Please come join us in preserving one of the only "Whale-back Ships" remaining in the world!

We are looking for a few good men and women to help preserve the S.S. Meteor.

 

Requirements / Recommendations:

1.     You must be 18 years of age or older.  (Unless other arrangements are made)

2.     Have your own Medical Insurance.

3.     This is a Project that requires the ability to do Physical work.

4.     Please bring any of your own safety equipment such as respirators masks, knee guards, gloves, coveralls, shoes, boots, hats and warm cloths.

Note:  Tools such as Scrapers, brushes, wiping rags, cleaners, and some respirator masks will be provided.

 

The last six years we put this Project together, we had a great turn out. We had 52 plus people helping out on this event! The folks from the Superior's Public Museum's Board of Directors were very appreciative with the efforts of all the organizations that helped on this event to complete another successful Project.  Let’s try doing the same or better this year!


Here are some of the tasks we need to perform:

1.    Housekeeping / Cleaning.

2.    Cleaning, scraping and painting engine Room?? 

3.    Finish painting steam pipes.

  1. Polish Brass in pilot house and engine room; spray with clear lacquer.
  2. Repair inside window frames in pilot house.
  3. Remove rust from engine/valving and linkage with steel wool, then apply mineral oil - (engine room)
  4. Washing Flags in exhibit area.
  5. Need more discussion on what to do with gear that drives the engine.  (Only certain people on that sub project).
  6. Weld more rust holes, on starboard Turret.
  7. Replace rusted bracket and plate on exterior stair/walkway.
  8. Install sealer on top of Pilot House to seal from water getting into Pilot house / Map Room.
  9. Clean exhibit case glass, inside and out.
  10. Clean crews’ quarters, make beds, etc.
  11. Repaint frames around portholes.
  12. Replace valve spring on Ship Whistle – Bob has valve spring.
  13. Repair horn bracket (bolt? weld?)
  14. Construct wall, door and stairway in front cargo hold where the former restrooms were located.
  15. Locate hole allowing large amounts of rain to enter engine room.   (Weld or seal hole and provide drainage).

 

Date: Saturday and Sunday April 30 and May 1st, 2011

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday

Where: S.S. Meteor Whale-back Museum in Superior Wisconsin on Barkers Island.

Lunch: Will be provided.  (Breakfast you will be on your own).   


A Saturday Night Event will be held at the Fire Hall with a Buffet Dinner. The presentation this year will be given by Phil Kerber President of the Great lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society and Chairman of the Meteor Preservation project, He will be talking about the progress that all the volunteers have made on the Meteor for the six years that we were involved.  It will be exciting. Please join us, you will not want to miss it.


We will be meeting at the Perkins restaurant at 7:30 AM (near Barkers Island where the Meteor is located) both Mornings for Breakfast.


Lodging: Can be provided for up to 20 people in various campers, boats and houses around the area free of charge, based on a first come first served bases.  


Note:  If you are staying in any of the campers or boats, please bring your sleeping bag, pillow and other sleeping accommodations.


If you prefer to stay in a Hotel, there are a few small Hotels in the local area.   Please Google “Hotels - Superior Wisconsin”


Ask the staff of the Museum to bring you on a tour of the ship you normally don't see on a regular summer tour!


Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you would like to be part of this very worthy cause by contacting the Chairman of the event, Phil Kerber.  Please contact him by using any of the below information. For you folks that are out-of-town, a toll free number is provided, 1-866-300-2059.


We will need to make the necessary arrangements after I have a head count.   So, please confirm your attendance ASAP, by clicking on this link,


Please Note:  A Liability Waiver is required for all Participants to print, read and sign before they can work on this project.  Please click here: S.S. Meteor Liability Release and Waiver Form to print out your copy, bring with you to the project and hand into the Meteor Staff.


Thank you very much for your time.


Hope to see you there.


Phil Kerber
GLSPS President
S.S. Meteor Project Chairman
Office: 763-420-2059 Cell: 612-720-2825
pkerber@glsps.org or p.kerber@mchsi.com.