RRS Discovery restoration project reaches milestone with removal of rudder

The rudder removal is part of a long-term project to preserve the historic ship.

Critical repair work on the RRS Discovery has taken another step forward with the removal of the ships rudder. It’s part of a multi-million pound preservation project to save the historic ship for future generations.

Engineers say the project to remove the large wooden rudder is a key part in the helping ensure the structural integrity of the vessell.

Felicity Clifford has this report.



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