Caulking workshop onboard Victory Live: The Big Repair

Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships.

Step into the world of traditional shipbuilding and try your hand at the centuries-old craft of sealing wooden seams.

What to expect:

• Uncover the secrets of caulking: See how tar-soaked rope fibres were used to keep mighty wooden ships watertight.
• Get truly hands-on: Pick up wooden mallets and metal tools and put your shipbuilding skills to the test under the guidance of our master shipwrights.
• Fun for all ages: A fascinating activity perfect for curious visitors of all ages.

Don’t miss your chance to step back in time and learn a skill that helped shape maritime history!

This informative workshop is included with a valid ticket to Victory Live: The Big Repair.

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