SISTER SHIPS

Sisters in War, Sisters in Peace



Reassembling





The Nicholas mast in three main sections needs expert welding on the grounds of the

Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Washington.



STEP 1: Sandblasting Nov. 2021
Black Diamond Blasting


STEP 2: Prepare for welding sections back together, March 2022



STEP 3: Aalbu Brothers
Welding and Fabrication
Arlington, WA


STEP 3: Frank Craven, Aalbu Bros. Owner Operator arrives with welding equipment.



STEP 4: Lift and Position Mast.
Pat Swanson, Museum Board President, operates the forklift.



STEP 5: Size Up Fixtures
Frank sets up sections to weld.



STEP 6: Tighten Connections
Pat assists Frank who is an expert with aluminum and ship construction.



STEP 7: Weld Sections Together
Frank worked two solid days to reassemble the Nick mast.



STEP 8: Clean Up with Gratitude
Job well done!



John Bailey



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