1 - REMOVE GUNS
A barge with crane would moor alongside Cerberus and lift the four 18 ton guns from the turrets. The guns would be stored on the seafloor which would help leach salt from them.
COMPLETED MARCH 2005
2 - STABILISE
Turrets & Breastwork
1- Piles are driven into the seafloor along both sides of the ship.
2- The turrets and breastwork are then braced to the piles. This frame will also be used in the overhead jacking phase.
3 - RAISE
Entire Ship
1- The rest of the overhead jacking frame is constructed. Beams are bolted to the armour belt along both sides of the ship and jacks are fitted to the piles.
2- The ship is raised higher than required so that the supporting beams can be installed under the ship.
3- The ship is lowered onto the supporting frame. The overhead jacking frame is removed and the piles are cut off below the waterline. The guns are then returned to the ship.
