Failing to thoroughly document electrical systems before any changes are made; failing to thoroughly document changes or additions. Providing adequate secure mooring in a location that affords as much protection as possible from surge, storms, grounding, passing vessels, etc. The surface cleaning of Service published the result of a five year study entitled The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects. In such Discarding or destroying elements or portions of the vessel that could be reincorporated in a future restoration. Failing to make adequate provisions for ventilation in securing openings. Ensuring that decks, hull topsides, deckhouses, etc., are weathertight. The following specific standards for each treatment are to be used in The Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects: With Guidelines for Applying the Standards (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – January 7, 2019 by National Park Service (Author) See all formats and editions Preservation shall include techniques of arresting or retarding in detail the physical form, structure, configuration, and condition of Collecting and preserving information and materials on sister ships or similar vessels of the same period. Identifying and presenting the vessel accurately. Ensuring that limber holes, scuppers, drains, sumps, pump wells and screens, etc., are free of debris. (HABS/HAER), 1988. Measures include steps to Using state-of-the-art, long-lasting, low maintenance coatings on underwater portions of the vessel's hull, provided that such coatings are reversible and that their application does not require destruction of historic fabric or departure from historic methods of bottom construction. acquisition is going on--the preservationist should safeguard the vessel Lubricating bearings, etc., of motors and generators. Opening hatches and doors, and removing boat covers in fair weather, whenever possible. and expertise to perform the work, - the availability of a suitable site for carrying out the proposed (e.g. Installing dehumidifiers in spaces where excessive relative humidity promotes decay or corrosion. understanding and appreciation of a vessel will largely be determined by Installing on floating vessels operable pumps of sufficient capacity and accessibility to deal with substantial flooding on short notice. Searching out and preserving written and graphic representations of or references to the vessel, such as photographs, paintings and drawings, letters, newspaper accounts, logbooks, crew accounts, official histories, etc. They were developed to help protect our nation's irreplaceable cultural resources by promoting consistent preservation practices. Duplicating the material, design, and hardware of historically appropriate openings or closures if new openings or closures are used. thoroughly planned and documented, systematic, four-phase process guided all work undertaken: to retain and preserve to the greatest extent possible Protecting with historically appropriate coatings. organized, should be carefully protected and stored in separate locations. as evidenced by the survival of characteristics such as plan, hull form, Failing to provide adequate support and/or stiffening for boats that are to be moved. 1990 Maintaining sound coatings on masts, spars, deck equipment, machinery, armament, and gear aloft. Machinery, Tankage and Piping, Electrical Equipment, Mechanical Systems (continued). knowledge of the vessel's condition, extensive research, thorough consideration additions are compatible with the size, scale, color, material, and character - Failure to preserve field notes on which measured drawings were based. Ensuring that operable (not necessarily "operating") machinery is not permitted to deteriorate through lack of maintenance or protection from moisture, dirt, etc. Failing to take appropriate safety precautions when working with or near asbestos. Vessels that are preserved afloat, or vessels that are out of water in general, can be crystallized. Guidelines 3. - notation of miscellaneous items discovered on board the vessel during treatment. - APPLICABLE TO VESSELS AFLOAT AND EXPOSED TO WEATHER -. exactness in duplication of the form, color, texture, and appearance of Providing for air circulation below decks through use of fans, blowers, windsails, etc. Stabilizing or removing corrosion on metal surfaces, using the least abrasive effective method. Ensuring that a vessel out of the water, whether permanently or temporarily, is adequately supported, including overhanging sections at bow and stern. Installing watertight bulkheads, machinery enclosures, etc., in such a manner that historic fabric and features are affected to the least possible degree. 588 Kilobyte DOC version. Applying "new technology" products or methods on the recommendation of salesmen, shipyard personnel, etc., without first investigating the long term effects. HABS/HAER, National Park Service, P.O. Ensuring that boat interiors are adequately ventilated and kept dry. Failing to monitor an active cathodic protection system, or allowing untrained staff to monitor or adjust system. Failure to properly catalog and file such records for future study and reference. Ensuring that ventilators, air intake grilles, etc., are provided with adequate covers or hoods to prevent entry of rainwater, etc. Health, Safety and Code Requirements; Access; Lighting; Mechanical and Alarm Systems. Cleaning and lubricating rigging screws, turnbuckles, etc. Designing or employing such features so that they appear to be historic or original, thus creating a false historic impression. You may also download a .PDF version of the standard which will print better, but note that this is a very large (13 megabyte) file and will require Adobe Acrobat version 6.0 or later Free Acrobat Download. is not an acceptable treatment. Through effective interpretation, reconstructions as part of a breakwater. Permitting asbestos dust to dissipate through cracks or breaks in covering, etc. of reconstructions and reproductions. Additions Retaining and preserving existing masts, spars, rigging, equipment, armament, etc., to the greatest extent possible. All available information about Isolating electrical circuits not required for maintenance or use of the vessel. Ensuring that valves are operable and properly packed, and that pressurized pipes and related joints and fittings are sound and free of leaks. Installing new machinery, tanks, plumbing, wiring, and associated equipment required for contemporary use in such a manner that historic fabric is obscured or destroyed to the least possible degree, and that character-defining features and spaces are preserved. not appropriate to the vessel as it existed at the time represented by the restoration. acquisition of the vessel might be seen as the only way to save it from Duplicate copies of the collected body of records, suitably Such elements (e.g., hull plating and frames cut away for access ports) should be documented, stored, and preserved. Selection of the time or period in a vessel's career to be represented Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects, with Guidelines for Applying the Standards, U.S. Department of the Interior should work begin on the preservation treatment selected for the vessel. and (in the case of a vessel afloat) watertight. such as tightening, adjusting, lubricating, paint touchup, etc. B. Overhauling running rigging. When safety considerations; compliance with fire, building, or health codes; Coast Guard regulations, etc., require replacement of original or historic materials or finishes with new material not historically appropriate to the vessel, making the replacement in such a manner that the finished work resembles the original as closely as possible in form, finish, detail, and appearance. from damage or loss. Providing live interpretation by interpreters, guides, or docents who have a sound knowledge of the history of the vessel, its use, the principal features of its construction, its preservation treatment, etc., emphasizing to all interpreters the absolute necessity for presenting accurate information to visitors. Establishing a schedule for regular cleaning. Installing elements inappropriate to the vessel in type, style, size, or appearance. This may include scaling, grit blasting, degreasing, deacidifying, etching, drying, priming, etc. of the vessel, etc. Failing to ensure that the vessel will not be damaged by hauling out or drydocking. Installing ground fault interrupters on circuits likely to be used for pumps, power tools, hand-held lighting, or machinery in damp or wet areas of the vessel. a distinctive feature, the replacement shall match in design, color, texture, fabric incorporated in a vessel is patently impossible. not only the preservation effort, but the vessel itself. Failing to thoroughly document repairs or replacement of material. ], General Standards for Treatment of Historic Vessels. serve the purposes of historic preservation, reconstructions, reproductions, National Park Service It could even result in loss of the vessel. Conversion of one historic vessel The Process of Historic Vessel Preservation. Following Guidelines for Preservation after restoration work is complete. Replacing unsound rigging with new material that matches the old as closely as possible in composition, size, color, texture, etc. Approaches to preservation or replacements that are based on incomplete information or conjecture maintenance such as refinishing, material renewal and repair, etc; and When refinishing, matching the historic coatings as closely as possible in color, texture, and appearance. Applying appropriate paint or other coating systems to metals or alloys after cleaning. vessel must meet one or more of the four National Register criteria: For additional guidance, please consult National Register Bulletin #20, "Nominating Historic Vessels and Shipwrecks to the National Register of Historic Places," available by writing the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, P.O. Stabilization shall reestablish the structural integrity of a vessel Failing to recognize the possible negative effects of brine washdowns, especially in iron or steel vessels. Developing, and adhering to, schedules for regular and cyclic maintenance, including drydocking or haul-out of vessels afloat. practice as prescribed by the Standards. such a process. Stabilization: the act or process of applying measures designed Using modern, long-lasting, low maintenance protective coatings where substantially improved protection and reduced maintenance will add to the life of the vessel, so long as the new finish is reversible, and matches the original in color, texture, and appearance. encoding for the Web. Equipment, Including Masts and Spars, Rigging, Boats, Deck Equipment, Armament, etc. by the restoration should be done only after careful consideration of the The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Federal Agency Historic Preservation Programs Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (63 FR 20496; April 24, 1998) are the Secretary’s formal guidance to each Federal agency on meeting the requirements of Section 110. Ensuring that mast coats, collars, electrical cable packing, and similar covers or seals on through-deck openings are intact. Rather, its purpose is to clearly define ideal maritime preservation practice (through the Standards) and to illuminate that ideal and suggest ways of achieving it (through the Guidelines). Preservation approaches, materials, and methods consistent with the intent of standards are prefaced with Recommended on the following pages. Failing to thoroughly document removal of any material or features, including the reason for removal, composition, size, finish, method of fastening, and location of the material removed. destruction). If loss should Failing to thoroughly document repairs or replacement of material, with reasons for the action taken. This work should Ensuring that all tanks are adequately vented. Phase IV is preservation maintenance: routine, cyclic, and emergency Replacing missing machinery with elements inappropriate in vintage, type, size, or appearance to the vessel as it existed at the time represented by the restoration. Installing stopwaters in vertical checks on wood masts, etc., above the point of deck penetration. Wherever possible, locating service functions such as mechanical equipment, offices, bathrooms, etc., in spaces originally used for those purposes; otherwise, placing these in non-character-defining spaces of the vessel. Final production and distribution of this document was coordinated by the National Maritime Initiative. Ensuring that valves are operable and properly packed, and that. of craftsmanship that characterize a vessel shall be preserved. Whether the chosen treatment is preservation of the vessel as acquired, Draining thoroughly if not used. Pressurized pipes and related joints and fittings are sound and leak-free. vessels, shall not be undertaken. Applying new material that is inappropriate or that was not available in the period represented by the restoration. Isolating, if possible, any plumbing, piping, and valves that are to remain in use for management or operation of the vessel. treatment. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation Projects with Guidelines for Applying the Standards are reprinted, but without the rehabilitation guidelines, previously published in 1983. work. Restoration: the act or process of accurately recovering the Installing ground fault interrupters in circuits likely to be used for pumps or machinery in damp or wet areas of the vessel. The National Park Service intends to revise the Secretary of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Professional Qualifications Standards, which are authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act (“NHPA”; 16 U.S.C. In every vessel, the process of decay begins even before construction Filling open joints and end-grain checks, especially at mastheads; filling horizontal checks on upper surfaces of wooden spars with appropriate fillers. 4. Removing rotten, decayed, or wasted portions of masts, spars, or other elements when structural stability is affected or when adjacent areas are threatened with contamination. Cleaning and removing loose paint, corrosion, etc., from masts, spars, decks, equipment, machinery, etc. Failing to document thoroughly any features removed prior to their removal. Good design Building them affords an opportunity Removing rot- or pest-infected wood when adjacent areas are threatened with contamination, if stabilization measures such as chemical treatment, ventilation and drying, etc., cannot be effected with a reasonable time. Ensuring that water is not permitted to enter masts, spars, or the vessel structure through cracks, checks, open joints, wasted iron or steel, inadequately bedded or loose fittings, etc. Optimum integrity is preserved by with new material that matches the old in composition, size, shape, color, and texture after reestablishing the structural stability of the deck or deckhouse top. Replacing, when necessary, with new material that is historically appropriate. Removing, when not essential for safety or maintenance of the restored vessel, machinery, electrical equipment, piping, wiring, etc., that are non-historic or inappropriate to the vessel. Retaining the existing form and configuration of a vessel's rig, arrangement of deck equipment and machinery, armament, etc. members, to ventilate and dry out interior spaces, etc.-in short, to halt Cover Illustration: E. C. Collier a two sail bateau (skipjack) under restoration at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Maryland, was recorded by the Historic American Engineering Record in 1989. have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Steel, bronze, and aluminum oxidize and corrode. Failing to remove wood beyond the area of infestation when removal is required, thus permitting continued spread of contamination. 9. Using modern, long-lasting, low maintenance protective coatings or fire retardant paints where required by regulation or health and safety codes, or where substantially improved protection and reduced maintenance will add to the life of the vessel, so long as the new finish is reversible and matches the original in color, texture, and appearance. Restoration decisions shall be made only after careful consideration When replacement is necessary, using new material that matches the old as closely possible in composition, texture, appearance, and method of construction or fastening. of Historic Places at a local, regional, national, or international level REQUIREMENT that the vessel be kept structurally sound, weather resistant, Failing to document or preserve material samples for possible future use in manufacturing replacements. Applying appropriate moisture- and corrosion-inhibiting products to motor and generator commutators, armatures, electrical contacts, etc. Exercising special care to avoid breaching hull material below the waterline of a floating vessel while scraping, chipping, or grit blasting. Failing to thoroughly document electrical systems before any changes are made; failing to clearly document changes. Ensuring that the weight of masts, machinery, heavy deck equipment, etc., is transmitted to support blocks and/or shores, especially if deck beams, frames, keel, or other major structural members are weak. Removing existing material, hardware, or architectural features except where essential for safety or efficiency. Opening unused piping to the air to prevent condensation and associated deterioration. from deterioration, loss, or attack, or to cover or shield the vessel from - notation and sampling of original, subsequent, and existing paint colors and other finishes. Collecting and preserving builders' contracts, specifications, plans, models, bills of materials, etc., for the vessel and/or for similar vessels built by the same yard or comparable builders. In addition, a project may consist of more than one treatment. Removing loose paint, scale, and corrosion from wood and metal surfaces, using the least abrasive method effective for the task. and assessment of available technical, material, and economic resources, danger or injury. Hull, Decks, Structural Members, Deck Houses and Superstructure, Hull and Deck Openings. The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing standards for all national preservation programs under Departmental authority and for advising Federal agencies on the preservation of historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. integrity it possesses. Removing principal bulkheads and partitions to create a new appearance. Failing to collect, document, and preserve samples when removal of the original finish is necessary. will, of necessity, be replaced in the course of maintaining a sound, weather-resistant, as any museum artifact. Restoration should be undertaken only if there is sufficient detailed pictorial evidence. Utilizing, when possible, existing mechanical system elements such as wiring, electrical fixtures, plumbing and ducting in providing light, heat, ventilation, etc. Replacing worming, parcelling, and service as necessary. Replacement Employing exhibit furniture, display panels, and interpretative signs and labels that are clearly differentiated by design, construction, and/or finish from the vessel or its historically appropriate equipment. Treating the causes of rot and corrosion to arrest deterioration of boats. Adjusting the trim of a floating vessel by repositioning, removal, or addition of ballast, water, fuel, anchor chain, etc., in order to render existing deck drains and scuppers effective. Health, Safety and Code Requirements; Access; Lighting; Mechanical and Alarm Systems (continued). 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