The Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company - Film 2 - Garboards, rivets and getting involved - by Jon Seal

This short film was made by our Ship’s Co Volunteer, Jon Seal. In the film, you get to meet some of the Shipwrights and Production Crew volunteers converting oak into planks. In the first few minutes, you will see Simon Charlesworth notching a rough section of oak ready to remove the waste followed by John Orr working on a plank that is further along the production line. Later Laurie Walker (Assistant Shipwright) explains how we will attach the first planks to the keel. These films will initially be released via our Newsletter. To subscribe, visit our website Please comment on the film to help us develop the next one and share it with anyone else that you think might be interested. To find out more about the project please visit By subscribing to our YouTube channel you get to see each film as it is released.