Restoration work unveiled for the first time!! “Sinara” restoration project

The sailing ship ``Synara'' was designed and built by Camper & Nicholson, a shipyard in Southampton, England. She has a total length of 96 feet (29.26 m), a width of 18.7 feet (5.69 m), and a gross tonnage of 73 tons. Her frame is oak and the rest of the deck is teak. Her first owner, the Marquess of Northampton, launched her in 10 with the goal of ``building the best yacht in the world,'' and after 1927 years of careful selection of wood, she launched it in 2. She was known as the ``Lady of the Sea'' due to her beauty as she sailed with five sails on her two masts. There are other surviving examples of sailing ships built in the early 5th century besides Sinara, but it is rare even in Europe that the exterior and interior remain as they were at the time of construction. Synara is attracting attention from around the world as a legacy of the superior shipbuilding technology of previous eras.

In 1973, this world-famous boat was transferred to the ownership of a Japanese company and shipped to Misaki Port. Since then, Shinara has shown her graceful appearance all over the place from Hokkaido to Okinawa, but as she has gotten older, the condition of the ``noble lady'' has deteriorated.
Sinara's home port, Seabornia Marina, joined the Riviera Group in 2001. Since then, we have strived to preserve Cinara in accordance with our corporate philosophy of ``polishing up good old items, treating them with care, and preserving them.'' Cynara is literally one of the "flagships" of our Riviera Group. However, it is more than just our own possession; it is also a treasure that Japan has inherited from the world. I want to float this treasure ship, complete, in Sagami Bay, where the sailing competition for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will be held. With this in mind, in January 90, when the boat reached 2017 years old, a restoration project (full-scale restoration) was started.

Japan is said to be a country with world-class shipbuilding techniques known as shipwrights, but when it comes to the complete restoration of European-style wooden sailing ships from the early part of the last century, the story is completely different. There are no engineers in this country who have mastered historic European shipbuilding techniques. Initially, we considered carrying out the restoration overseas where advanced technology could be maintained. However, in order to pass on the restoration techniques to Japan, I would like to carry out the work at my home port, Riviera Seabornia Marina. Therefore, we invited highly skilled restoration technicians from overseas.
Currently, talented shipwrights from 10 countries around the world are working at a special dock at the Riviera Sibonia Marina. One of them, Paul Harvey, who came from England, is a veteran of over 30 years dedicated to restoring classical yachts. Paul says. "The Shinara is one of the most prestigious ships I have ever worked on. I am proud to be able to work on its restoration."
“It is rare for us craftsmen from Europe to come all the way to Japan and work hand-in-hand with Japanese engineers to restore a ship.Following the passionate dream of the Riviera, we have a strong passion. I continue this work with the Riviera staff, feeling very rewarding.
There are many differences between Japan and the UK, where Shinara was built. That is another challenge, but we must not forget that the craftsmen who built this ship at the time worked hard under difficult conditions.
Synara once again gracefully crosses the world's oceans. I look forward to sharing with Riviera here in Japan the pride and joy that Camper & Nicholson's craftsmen once felt." (Paul Harvey)

There are many dramas involved in restoring an old ship.
Just unloading the Shinara, which was floating in the port, and putting it into the dock was an unexpected hardship. Sailing a distance of only 50 meters with the wind of the old folk house relocation was a technique that had to be applied, and it had to be moved slowly, a few centimeters at a time, over several weeks.
Each component and wooden board is carefully removed, polished, numbered, and packed. As a result of this time-consuming work, it was discovered that approximately 7% of the materials could be used even after restoration.
The craftsmanship of 90 years ago is superior to modern technology.
All of this work will be accurately recorded and preserved for posterity. We are also working with the media so that as many people as possible can see it when the appropriate time comes. The project records will also be of great value as teaching materials for environmental and marine education.
After completing their role as movable ships, some ships are moored in ports and spend the rest of their lives serving as historical materials and tourist attractions. Just standing on the docks and admiring the magnificent appearance of these classic ships is a sight to behold. However, it is a sailing ship that can sail with the wind. If you take people out to sea, you can experience many things. Shinara will continue to be that kind of ship.
Breathing another 90 years of life into a sailing ship that was born 100 years ago. The ``Synara'' restoration project continues to gain momentum.