Temporary door installed to allow for better ventilation.

View from the starboard passageway.

View of the compartment from the starboard passageway.

On the forward side of the compartment attached to the #1 barbette is the "Dish Rack". Talk about an erector set.....

Looking at the overhead hatch leading to the main deck.

Yes, it is really that rusted!!!!

This is one of the two refrigerators in the compartment. Both have the doors and most of the hardware missing. This will be a real challenge to repair.

Looking aft in the pantry is the #1 barbette. After many months of Needle Gunning and sanding.

Looking toward the left aft side of the pantry.

We have a long way to go...

Caught Don Fischer in the act on restoration

Starboard side of the compartment near the aft bulkhead (# 1 Barbette). This shows the holes in the deck. Yes, rusted through holes which, we will have to repair.

Port side of the compartment where the refrigerator was located we found a odd "Red" primer coat of paint.

After we removed the starboard refrigerator we set up the stand to continue the rust busting phase.

This photo shows more holes in the metal deck from rust. We removed a brass ring so that we can do the needed repairs without causing damage to the ring.

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