( WJET/WFXP ) — One of Erie’s Tall Ships will be embarking on a journey for much-needed repairs, according to a release.
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced on Thursday that the U.S. Brig Niagara will be heading to Cleveland, Ohio, for the first of two planned shipyard visits.
Captain Greg Bailey will lead the crew as they depart Erie for “critical repairs and maintenance.”
The ship is expected to stay in Cleveland for 1-2 weeks where it it will be hauled out and blocked in a dry dock facility for a number of repair work, including:
- Removal and replacement of the ship’s existing propellers. The two new Max-prop variable pitch propellers will enhance the vessel’s performance and efficiency, while the old propellors will be returned to the Erie Maritime Museum.
- Thorough pressure washing of the hull and inspection to identify, replace, and repaint any defects in the planking
- Refurbishing or replacing drivetrain components, including shafts, struts, pillow bearings, and cutlass bearings