Old Lister left the island today in pieces. She was dismantled and carted away as part of a larger push to remove old equipment, batteries, fuel drums and other toxic materials from the island. It all went well thanks to a safe and well executed plan, a hardy team of helpers and some very cooperative elephant seals.
Old Lister, the retired Lister 25 KW Diesel Generator Set
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- Richard’s frame and winch assembly
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- Setting the base on the cart
Mike operating the belay system to control the decent of the cart down to the boat ramp.
The cart held anchored in place while the crew handlines the boat toward the ramp. The two year-old (center) and the large adult female elephant seal (right) eager to go for a swim were surprisingly tolerant of the activities.
Loading the first and heaviest component.
The two year-old decided she had enough after the first two carts were loaded and headed back uphill.
The team celebrating the successful mission! All the heavy pieces made it aboard. The rest of Old Lister can leave the island with a much smaller work crew.
Facility work
- removal of Old Lister
- solar panel cleaning
Vessels
- ecotourism: 3
- private: 1
Visitors
The work crew composed of 3 Pearson staff, 1 alumni and 4 additional helpers
Weather
Skies clear. Westerlies 6 to 22 knots until 3pm, then reaching 40 knots with gusts of 46 by 6pm. Daytime temperatures 11 to 15 degrees.