Shaping the Bulwarks Crystal S restoration project is taking shape as the shipwrights finish up the undercarriage and keel section, moving up to the bulwarks. February 13, 2026 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
EPIC Tourism Award The Heritage Boat Restoration program received the "Excellence Award for Innovation" at Tourism Richmond's EPIC Awards in 2025. February 10, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project
Heritage BC Awards 2026 The Heritage Boat Restoration Program at Britannia Shipyard NHS has been nominated for a Heritage BC Award! January 15, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Wooden Boats
Bottom planks, sheer line, and new net roller Latest updates on the Crystal S restoration project in the Richmond Boat Builders workshop. December 20, 2025 Crystal S Restoration Project
Crystal S Project – Picket Stern Structure An update on the Crystal S restoration project, with the completion of the picket stern structure, using wood steam bending techniques. November 8, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
Shipwright Assistant Volunteer Seeking volunteers for this unique position to assist with wooden boat restoration in the Richmond Boat Builders October 9, 2025 Britannia Shipyards NHS Wooden Boats
Crystal S Project – Steam Bent Wood The next step in the restoration process involves the use of steam-bent wood to form the stern of the Crystal S. October 7, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
Steam Bending Heritage restoration work continues on the Crystal S, a Japanese Canadian fishing boat built in the 1960s by Mamoru Sakamoto. September 29, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
Crystal S Project – Supporting the Stern Shipwright Dave Sharp describes the process of forming and installing the stern for the Crystal S restoration project in Steveston. July 24, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Steveston Village Wooden Boats
Docks Open for Boat Rendezvous Docks are open Saturday and Sunday August 2 & 3 from 12 to 4pm. See the Ex-BC Forest Service Vessel Squadron up close! July 23, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Voyage of the Gikumi Voyage of the Gikumi Wooden Boats
