Rebuilding the Luna

The Rebirth of an 18th Century Trading Vessel

Addressing Luna's framing

Luna's cargo hold, ready for restoration
Luna's cargo hold, ready for restoration.


Chiseling out a bad frame
Chiseling out a bad frame.


Measuring the curve of the hull for the frame
Measuring the curve of the hull for the frame.


Cutting the frame template
Cutting the frame template.


Cutting the frame member
Cutting the frame member. Material is 2" white oak.


The mast looking all shiny and new
The mast looking all shiny and new.


Our Projects

As an educational organization, the Colonial Seaport Foundation is involved in a wide variety of projects and events. Events are short-term presentations, seminars or gatherings. We present information of our events on the News and Events page here.

Projects are more involved and long-termed than events. For instance, a major multi-year project we have undertaken is the rebuilding of the ketch Luna. We are in the process of transforming her into a working representation of an 18th century merchant vessel. Once finished, she will will be a portable classroom; a hands-on demonstration of our colonial maritime heritage. Click on the links below to visit our projects.



Rebuilding the Luna

So what is the Luna Project?

We Find the Luna

Luna Comes to Virginia

Work on Luna Begins

Progress Being Made

Luna is starting to take shape

Luna's portside sheerline is cut

Addressing Luna's framing


Custom House

CSF recreates British Custom House



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