Low-angle heroic shot of the MV Wyuna bow in dry dock, weathered steel plates, overcast coastal daylight, dramatic shadows, 35mm lens
Low-angle heroic shot of the MV Wyuna bow in dry dock, weathered steel plates, overcast coastal daylight, dramatic shadows, 35mm lens
Make a Pledge
/ Active Dry Dock Campaign

Keep the Legacy Afloat

The 1953 pilot cutter MV Wyuna faces her most critical hour in the Geelong dry dock. Your immediate financial support secures the raw steel and timber needed to restore her historic hull.

Macro shot of weathered teak decking on a classic ship, brass fittings, soft overcast coastal light, detailed wood grain
Macro shot of weathered teak decking on a classic ship, brass fittings, soft overcast coastal light, detailed wood grain
Preservation Tiers

Sponsor the Restoration

Rivet Sponsor

Fund the replacement of structural steel rivets along the hull. Every single rivet keeps the 1,300-ton steel frame bound together against the sea.

Iron Helmsman

Directly support major structural steel fabrication. This tier funds the heavy plate welding required to seal the lower hull for flotation.

Plank Patron

Secure a length of premium teak decking. Your contribution funds the milling and traditional caulking of the upper deck, permanently marked with your name in the ship's official logbook.

Our Promise

Every dollar pledged goes directly to raw materials—steel plates, rivets, and marine sealants. We operate with absolute transparency so you can see your impact in the physical hull.

The MV Wyuna Restoration Committee

Direct Support

Submit Your Pledge

Whether sponsoring a single rivet or funding major steel fabrication, your pledge secures the materials needed to keep this historic pilot cutter afloat.