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Launch

001   The 20 tonne ship will roll slowly down rails to the sea
002   A frame is being built round the ship
003   Trenches have been dug to build a frame under the ship
004   The frame must keep the ship steady
005   The frame is made from steel beams
006   Each beam has to be slowly jacked up into position
007   The frame will weigh around 4 tonnes
008   More rails will be laid soon
009   Huge buoys will steady the ship in the water
010   Filming for the National Geographic Channel
011   The frame must be kept level
012   Side supports are added to hold the ship steady
013   Each support must be cut to fit
014   Work on the track continues
015   The view from the deck
016   Work goes on after dark
017   Finishing the supports that will hold the ship
018   Wheels are being fitted to the frame
019   In the water the supports will fold down
020   Machining the support arms
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