HMS Victory Dry Dock

The Solution

The challenges faced during this project were significant not least protecting the historic monuments of the ship, HMS Victory and the dry dock which is also a listed monument. PSS carried out a 3D scan of the ship underside and dry dock to establish suitable fixing points and the geometry to which the structures needed to designed. This approach was the best way to survey the area and enabled visualisation of what we were proposing, based on the specification and scope issued. We were able to share our visions with the client to establish an agreed finalised solution.

Images illustrating 3D models overlaid onto the scan that were used for approval and detailing. Note supports align with stone joints as specified and structure made modular to ease fitting beneath the ship’s hull.

Fabrication drawings were produced from the 3D models and the modules produced, preassembled, coated to specification and delivered to site for our site team to carefully erect.

Clearly there were challenges constructing such a walkway beneath such a monument however our teams were commended on:

• Attention to safety

• Quality of workmanship

• Attention to detail and problem/ issue solving and attitude

• Site specific safety from the system considerations

• Prepared to work outside of usual working hours to accommodate others

• Timely execution of the works

• Cooperation with others on the restoration project and museum

• Care taken on site around and within such important national monuments

The project was concluded safely, to budget, on time and to the specified standards.

References are available on request.