37414
Title Of Article Chaper
Steamship <i>Wapama</i> finds a cure: remedial treatment of dry rot in a large wooden structure
Title Of Journal Book
CRM bulletin: a National Park Service technical bulletin
Volume
12
Issue
4
Pages
18-19
Collation
3 photos.
ISSN
0276-8186
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The 1915 historic ship Wapama (today a national historic landmark) is being treated against dry rot decay by spraying with an aqueous solution of sodium borate (timbor). Initial results after six months of treatment are encouraging. Photographs.
Keywords
Ship, conservation;wood, biodeterioration;wood, biodeterioration fungus; wood, preservation -- ICCROM
pub_id
37414