The summary of the Yavari’s revival and of the Young Hammers’ journey from London’s east end to Lake Titicaca, Peru

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The Yavari is currently tied up in Puno Port, thanks to Ferrocarril Transandino S.A., alongside her sister ship, BAP Puno (formerly the Yapura) and ahead of the SS Olleanta.

Welders are hard at work cutting to size and installing two steel bulkheads in the hold. Because welding steel to a riveted iron hull is extremely difficult and would damage the fabric of the original iron we are extremely grateful to Naval Architect Ian Biles for coming out from the UK to assist with designing a method of connection that does not involve direct welding to the hull.

Meanwhile the hold is being measured, cleaned and prepared for the bilges to be lined with gratings before the ballast of sand in bag is replaced. Preparations are also being made to install a new wooden deck and access ladders.

It was a pleasure to welcome the Puno Port Captain Cmdte Juan Jose Gonzales aboard for his first inspection.

More to follow as we progress.

Captain & crew of the MN Yavari welcoming the Port Captain, Cmdte Juan Jose Gonzales Miranda aboard. Puno 30.01.15.

Ing. Ian Biles explaining to Cmdte Gonzales the technicalities of welding in a rivetted ship.

Welder Humberto Nina cutting a steel plate to install as part of a new bulkhead

The base of the bulkhead’s central section being fitted

Steel sheet cut to size being lowered into the hold

Project Director, Meriel Larken, pointing out the route taken in the 1860s by the mules carrying all the parts of the Yavari and sister ship Yapura, now the BAP Puno, to Lake Titicaca