BELZONA RESTORES AND PROTECTS HISTORIC BATTLESHIP, NOW A FLOATING MUSEUM

KHIA ID: 370
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: U.S. Coast Guard/Baltimore Maritime Museum - Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A.
Application Date: April 2003
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem: Badly corroded hull at and below the waterline.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. An overview of the USCG Taney
  2. Hull corrosion is clearly evident
  3. Belzona® 1111 is being finished
  4. The Taney has been repaired, and is ready to go back in the water
Application Situation
327-Foot High Endurance Cutter - USCG Taney
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets SOS-1 and SOS-2.
Belzona Facts
The Taney is the last remaining warship afloat that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. She now serves as a floating museum in Baltimore Harbor. Belzona® 1111 was used to fill in badly corroded areas. Following this an 18" band around the entire ship was protected with Belzona® 5811.
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