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Building 28 Shop Blog


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March 12, 2020

Steam Launch Blog #12

At this point we are committed to building a launch in which to display our steam plant. We want to display Herreshoff last-generation steam system in an appropriate launch.

March 11, 2020

Steam Launch Blog #11

So what did this steam plant mean competitively?

March 10, 2020

Evolution of HMCo. Engines – #10

But in the case of steam engines, Capt. Nat remained at the forefront of engine design for marine launches and yachts…

March 9, 2020

Steam Launch Update #9

Capt. Nat’s engines and boilers.

March 8, 2020

The Lone Ranger is Still Hard at Work – #8

No wonder Capt. Nat was such a genius!

March 7, 2020

Serendipity & Curiosity – #7

Now we had engine and boiler, and then curiosity visited the shop.

March 6, 2020

The Search for a Boiler – #6

And the scroungers were sent out into far reaches to find a boiler.

March 5, 2020

Steam Launch Update #5

The crew celebrates and dreams of the future.

March 4, 2020

Warming Up the Cylinders – #4

Warming up the cylinders as part of the start up process

March 3, 2020

Steam Launch Update #3

Our engine begins to shine and create excitement amongst visitors to 28.

March 2, 2020

The Start of a New Project – #2

Then the Museum asked if we could build a display base for an old steam engine they had.

March 1, 2020

Two Successful Projects – Steam Launch Blog #1

The Restoration Team completed two successful projects.

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