Page 3 - Hull Bottom Panels

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First of hull skin panels dragged into position and tack welded to keel.
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Both bottom panels fitted and tacked to keel as well as along centreline seam.
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Bird's eye view at the same stage.
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Second panel each side being fitted. The builders did this out of sequence, it would be better to fit the hull floors before fitting any more hull panels.
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Side view at the same stage. The pre-cut hull stringers are lying On the ground next to the hull.
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Aft view, same stage.
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