Matthew Turner: Haul Out Complete

     Well, after 2 years in the waters of San Francisco Bay, dockside at the Army Corps of Engineers' pier in Sausalito, California,  the ship, MATTHEW TURNER, was hauled ashore for a bottom inspection by the US Coast Guard prior to certification.  She was hauled at the Bayside Marine yard and work was accomplished in time to meet the June 8 gala celebration date.  She was slid back into the high tide at approx. 11:30pm Monday night.  A walk around the hull showed her to be in fine shape with few blemishes to her exterior below the waterline.  Shakedown cruises will begin shortly to test systems and to train crew members.  She will afford a beautiful addition to the marine views all around the San Francisco Bay to the delight of all the lubbers who come to enjoy the Bay Area from all over the known world.

on ways

Stern/rudder and twin bronze props exposed

bow on shot

Director Alan Olson changing zincs

Port quarter