TOP GUIDELINES OF OLD IRON SIDE

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had instructed that Structure must sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather then getting towed. The proposal was authorized, although it was regarded as a significant endeavor since she experienced not sailed in about 100 yrs.The captain traveled to Virginia and executed his have survey of th

Her problem-plagued voyage continued on 13 February when her rudder was harmed during major storms, leading to a total lack of steering control, with the rudder smashing in to the hull at random. 3 crewmen went more than the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. Another early morning, they rigged a temporary steering method. Badger