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These seven studies show how one evidence-backed vessel can be explored at different levels, from the complete sailing ship to a bounded structural bay. Each view highlights what Forge can already reconstruct and where a design or data partner can help us go further.

One vessel, seven research views

The complete Balclutha research vessel is easier to question when its evidence can be viewed at different levels. These seven studies keep the same governed identity register while changing only the presentation.

Complete vessel

Assembly and exact recomposition.

Hull envelope

Exterior form hypothesis.

Survey and reference skeleton

Sectional organization and reference lines.

Internal structural system

Governed cutaway and isolation.

Frames 60 to 62

Bounded decomposable assembly.

Above-deck and outfitting

System-level research view.

Rigging system

Hierarchical decomposition and explosion.

A shared path from research to design

The studies are interactive research views built for exploration, comparison, and correction. Their display-ready data keeps the experience fast and accessible, while deeper source material and engineering transitions remain governed. With additional drawings, surveys, and accountable review, each study can become a stronger input to design and restoration decisions.

Open the interactive studies

Switch between all seven views in the Evidence Workbench and see how the same vessel changes from assembly to structure, systems, and rigging.

Start with the complete research case

Read the full story, source foundation, evidence model, and collaboration opportunities behind the vessel.