The deck is rotten, hardly surprising really after 65 years at sea, probably why that’s going to be part of the refurb, pointless painting rotten wood.
When they say the ship is in need of urgent repair it means that and trying to get an ex trawler the size of the Ross up to scratch is not going to be cheap.
But well done to the team that have got this far. Still lots to do to save this for the nation and the historic significance it has for Britain’s unique past both in fishing and the eccentric past of broadcasting from International Waters that had two great periods that were enjoyed by millions in this country and is famous all over the world.