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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL ALMA DOEPEL WEBSITE

The Alma Doepel is a three masted topsail schooner, Australian built and operated, with more than a hundred years of history behind her, and with more history yet to be written.

The aim of this website is to make information available to the public about Alma herself, her history, the selfless people who have and continue to keep her alive and sailing and the plans for her future.

Alma Cover Frame

Cover under construction - December 2011

Alma Covers

Cover near completion - March 2012

Submersible barge

The submersible barge is now under construction. It is due to be completed in April to become a floating dock for the ship to allow the hull to be restored

COME AND SEE US – LOCATION DETAILS AND MONTHLY GET-TOGETHERS

Alma Doepel Restoration Site – Shed 2, North Wharf Road, Victoria Harbour, Docklands, 2008
Visitors and volunteers welcome – please come and visit! Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 5pm.
For more information and a map - [Click here].

Alma Doepel Supporters Club Monthly Sausage Sizzle
A monthly get-together for members, supporters and anyone who is interested in the ship.
Third Saturday of every month, 5pm-7pm
For more information, [Down load flyer Click here]

Alma Doepel has been added to the Australia Register of Heritage Vessels:

Alma Doepel's nomination was recently approved by the Council of ARHV, a national register under the auspices of the Australian National Maritime Museum.

The entry for Alma is on the ARHV web-site http://www.anmm.gov.au/arhv either by searching for "Alma" or using the alphabetical "Vessel list".

Funding Appeal for Alma Doepel restoration

This is a major step in the fund-raising campaign for Alma's refit and to add your financial support to the restoration program please download the donation form (click here) and send your contribution to the National Trust as indicated on the form. You will receive a tax receipt from the Trust.

Please note that donations of $2 and above are now tax-deductible.

See the superb documentary made by Fern Tay for the ABC Newshour program (www.abc.net.au/australianetwork/newshour/archives.htm)
There is a list of stories on the right hand side of the page. Scroll down and you'll see one entitled 'Alma Doepel'

Alma Doepel is now back in Melbourne!(Click here to read story)

Alma Doepel arrived in Melbourne on 21 January 2009 after an 8-day passage from Port Macquarie. The ship will be based at No 2, Victoria Harbour and will undergo a major refit before returning to her sail training role.

Volunteers and sponsors are now being sought and further details are available under "Alma's Supporters" and "Fundraising" on this site.

Lower masts back from painters	Engine room water tanks removed
Shorter slings needed to drive into the shed	Temporary home inside Shed 2
Lifting the midships deckhouse	Engines with gearboxes did fit through the opening
Organising the refit shed	Removing the bowsprit
Alma arriving in Port Phillip (January 2009) Picture By Andrew MacKinnon	Alma being de-rigged at Shed 2, Victoria Harbour
Inside the workshop - December 2010

For the latest update on Alma’s Progress click here

Archive Update

Alma Doepel book

The official history of Alma Doepel has been reprinted and is now available from this web-site Click here for further information and to place your order.

Alma Doepel wine

Alma Doepel wine at very competitive prices and in a variety of styles (red, white, port and sparkling) can be ordered each month. Click here for further information and to place your order.

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Last modified:May 02, 2012