Mast Storage and Conservation Services for SS Richard Montgomery

This opportunity involves providing comprehensive storage and conservation services for three masts recovered from the SS Richard Montgomery wreck. Services required include receipt and secure handling of the recovered masts, detailed condition assessments and surveys, development of conservation plans, stabilization and preservation works to prevent deterioration, and long-term secure storage. The masts are significant maritime heritage assets requiring specialist care to maintain their historic integrity. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust seeks a qualified service provider with suitable facilities, expertise in maritime heritage conservation, and infrastructure capable of safely accommodating large-scale historical artifacts. The successful provider will ensure the masts are properly preserved for future generations and research purposes.