October 2003. A new beginning:

The photos below show Rania as she stands in Octoner 2003. She has been stripped of her fittings so that a thorough examination of her hull can be completed. The next stage is to catalogue the 'Bits' and make a preliminary list of the parts and materials required to restore her.

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The hull forward portside. It is in remarkably sound condition.

Portside propellor.

Rudder and hull seem  in sound condition.

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The 'bits' that need to be catalogued.

The keel appears to need minimum repairs.

Forward deck guardrails

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Perkins diesel engines. These will have to be replaced or renovated.

Interior view port side. The hull is braced to keep it's shape & integrity.

Interior view starboard side

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Midships port side showing start of repairs.

The transom with it's previous name 'Arkian'. This will be changed back to it's 1940 name, Rania