Kristina's memorial plaque discussion

[kathydee]

In fact I'd hate to think that her memorial would be placed somewhere no one would see it and care for it.

Awe Ron,

I didn't suggest out of the way unloved and uncared for at all. I just suggested perhaps a place similar to the plaque at Lobos. Some where special to Kristina, beautiful, and easy to visit.

 

[Chuck Tribolet]

is titanium any better for salt water? we can chain it to the pipe. or to hole in the wall @ lobos.but i think pipe would be better, she liked BW and showing people around there.

Titanium is REALLY hard to work with. Brass and bronze quite easy.

We should put a zinc on plaque to keep the corrosion down.,

 

[Blue Sparkle]

I don't believe brass would be at all suitable for immersion in salt water.

On the use of a zinc: Unless there are two different metals involved, would there be a need for a sacrificial anode (or would it even help?). Where I'm familiar with using them there are nearly always two different metals, or current leaks, involved (sometimes on nearby boats if not your own), and so we use a sacrificial anode of a less noble metal (e.g. zinc). But would this apply to a single type of metal all "alone" in the ocean? I really don't know as I'm more familiar with boats and completely unfamiliar with monuments; but I'm unsure enough about it to ask whether it's something that would be of use (in other words, asking politely vs. "challenging" you).

 

[Peter_C]

Since bronze is the best material for this job we need to secure the materials. Probably an old propeller, bent used strut, or an old rudder for hopefully free would fit the bill perfectly. A ship yard probably has something laying around in their scrap pile. Heck a rudder might work without even melting it!!! Just go to town right on it. Easy is good

 

[Jim Ernst]

It was me who suggested two ;P

Oooppss,

Sorry Buddy, and I thank you and agree as well!!!

 

[Jim Ernst]

It was me who suggested two ;P

Oooppss,

Sorry Buddy, and I thank you and agree as well!!!

 

[andrewy]

So are we doing it or what? If i got it right we have 2 spots we can place it at end of a pipe @ metridiums or next to Hole in the wall @ lobos. so where?

 

[Brewski]

I was wondering the same thing. is someone working on the memorial details?

 

[Peter_C]

Who has a bronze rudder or wants to locate one?

 

[Chuck Tribolet]

Who has a bronze rudder or wants to locate one?

I suspect bronze rudders are few and far between.