Project: Quarter Boats  USS Constellation  Baltimore, MD
Wood: Atlantic white cedar, oak and ash 
Finish:   Waterlox Original Marine Sealer and Waterlox Marine Finish  

The USS Constellation constructed in 1854 is a sloop-of-war, or corvette.  It was the last sail-powered warship built by the U.S. Navy.  She now is at permanent berth at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, and designated a Museum and  National Historic Landmark. Waterlox is very proud to be a Supplier/Sponsor of the USS Constellation Museum

The Museum is currently building replicas of Constellation’s Quarter Boats using plans lofted from the original 1854 line drawings.  The boats are planked in Atlantic white cedar on steamed white oak frames with the thwarts and interior trim of ash. Waterlox Marine Sealer and Waterlox Marine Finish is being used to protect all exposed wood.

Lead shipwright, Bruce MacKenzie: "I've personally been using Waterlox since 1979.  I am really impressed with the ease of application and the results that we are getting with Waterlox.  Given the use that these boats will see, we think that Waterlox is the choice for its durability and ease of maintenance”

Follow the progress of the construction of the quarter boats from laying the keel to completion at http://www.constellation.org/ click on "Photograph Gallery" then "Ships Boat Photos"

Quarter Boats  USS Constellation  Lead shipwright, Bruce MacKenzie applies Waterlox Marine Finish to ash trim	Quarter Boats  USS Constellation  The first of 2 quarter boats nears completion

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