> The construction program
STEP 1 : Preliminary studies (1993-1996)
Ingeneering, preparation of the blueprint for contracting companies and development of the building site (September 1993 – April 1997)
- Examination of the regulations
- Preliminary technical studies : plans of the shape, estimation of the weight, stability, ...
- Drawing of the plans and preparation of the call for contractors
- Development of the building site : working and visiting areas, ...
STEP 2 : drawing of the shapes, building of the framework (1997-2000)
Official inauguration of the works with the fixing of the keel, July 4, 1997.
- Drawing of the shapes, building of the templates
- Building of the keel and the stern-post
- Building of the rib all the way to the stem
- Fixing of the keelson
- Beggining of the cargo batten and the planks
STEP 3 : superstructure and deck construction (2000-2008)
- Fixing of the planks and the cargo batten at first in skylight
- Beam filling of the decks
- Building of the decks
- Inside planking
STEP 4 : Planking, caulking, and rigging (2009-2011)
- Planking and caulking on the hull
- Beginning of rigging (masts, yards, sails)
- Finishes of the hull (back-bridge, sculptures, ...)
STEP 5 : Final stage (2012-2013)
- End of rigging
- Launching of the hull
- Fitting of modern equipments
- Artillery
- Tests & certifications
STEP 6 : Target 2014
- Trials at sea
- Departure for the voyage spring 2014
