The Plan to Stabilise & Raise Cerberus.

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 - BRACE STRUCTURE 1- Beams (blue) are installed connecting the turrets to the Breastwork Armour and the Main Armour Belt. Funding obtained for basic bracing for both turrets.
3 - DRIVE PILES 1- Piles are driven into the seafloor along both sides of the ship. 2- The bracing structure is then attached to the piles. This frame will also be used in the overhead jacking phase.
4 - RAISE 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.