Below are some photos of the final stage in which the 90 metres tall antenna (a world record!) was fitted.
The bottom section of the mast has been mounted onto the
ship.
Note the porta-cabin studios on the aft which were later removed
A temporarily anchor. A bigger one was fitted after the Ross Revenge anchored at Knock Deep in the Thames Estuary
The top section (left) is assembled next to the ship
The middle section is placed next to the top section
The top section is lifted onto the middle section
The top section is mounted on the middle section
The top and middle sections are lifted onto the bottom section
The top and middle sections are mounted on the bottom section
The full 90m mast is now erected. Only a few bolts to go!
Riggers (right) mounting one of the many stays
A Polaroid photo to prove that the task has been accomplished!
