Channel Title: Aurora Restoration Project Channel Description: She was the jewel of Germany, heralding an age of pride and presence for a country still striving to mend its international image from the devastation of World War II. The first diesel-electric, Maybach-engined Ocean Liner Germany built after the conflict, the Wappen von Hamburg ( Aurora ) had all the latest in technology and style, launching in 1955 as the most technologically advanced and luxurious cruise ship to exist at the time. Since then, she’s changed hands and names over half a dozen times, traveling the world as the Polar Star, Xanadu, and more, to finally arrive as the Aurora off the coast of California… and right into Christopher Willson's’ open arms. At this moment, Aurora sits expectantly in Stockton, under restoration and ready to be used as a conference center, private retreat, and social innovation hub on the California Delta before her historic re-entry to the Bay. We invite you to subscribe and watch our efforts to bring this historic cruise ship back to life. <video> HISTORIC CRUISE SHIP LOUNGE BAR CONSTRUCTION ADDING A FIRE PLACE by MODERN FLAMES Description: The Knego lounge aboard the Aurora has been an ongoing project for a long time now. We are always looking for ways to make this area more appealing. This year we were invited to CES Las Vegas Convention and got far more than we bargained for when we were offered a NEW electric fireplace from Modern Flames. Of course I can think of several places these should go aboard the Aurora. Behind the bar just seemed to fit best. This is a two part segment. Aurora Restoration Project 2023 T-SHIRTS now available for a limited time. Fallow the link below and get yours while they last. https://aurora-restortion-project.myshopify.com/collections/2023-t-shirts/products/navy-blue-2023-aurora-restoration-project-t-shirt-front-print Want to know where to get your MODERN FLAMES fireplace? https://www.modernflames.com #aurorarestorationproject #modernflames #ship </video> <video> THE AURORA HAS HER VERY OWN PRIVATE TUGBOAT THE 1943 WWII HISTORIC USS MAZAPETA. Description: Defiantly worth the watch as a unique crew of Navy Veterans help resurrect the USS MAZAPETA. She is a historic tug that spent her life in the San Francisco Bay pushing the big ships around. Order your Huusk Japanese style knife here: https://huuskknife-official.com #HUUSK #AURORARESTORATIONPROJECT #CRUISESHIP </video> <video> SEGWAY BLACK FRIDAY Portable Power Station Cube 2000 Giveaway Description: SEGWAY BLACK FRIDAY Portable Power Station Cube 2000 Giveaway IMPORTANT NOTICE: I WILL NOT CONTACT YOU VIA YOUTUBE COMMENTS. Way to many scams. YOU WILL NEED TO COMMENT IN THE SEGWAY POST ON THE AURORA RESTORATION PROJECT GROUP on FACEBOOK. Don’t miss your chance to win either a Segway Power Station or a Aurora Restoration Project T-Shirt. SEGWAY BLACK FRIDAY Portable Power Station Cube 2000 Giveaway https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/segway-powerstation-cube-series-power-beyond-limit#/ #segway #powerstation #solargenerator </video> <video> EP. 18 WEATHERPROOFING OUR CRUISE SHIP BEFORE THE BAD WEATHER HITS....... AGAIN.. RAIN IS BAD Description: SUPPORT US @ https://www.patreon.com/aurorarestorationproject THE WEATHER IS BEGINNING TO TURN AND THE AURORA WILL NEED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF WEATHERPROOFING BEFORE THE SEASON HITS. WE ALREADY MADE IT THOUGH THE FIRST BAD RAIN BUT MORE IS COMING ALONG WITH HIGH WINDS. WERE NOT GOING TO LET THIS SLOW US DOWN. PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE !!! Join us on our journey to restore one of the last POCKET CRUISE LINERS and one of the most historic and notable vessels still floating today. Want to see more and get exclusive content, merchandise and join our bi monthly chat group? Join us on Patreon..... Thanks so much for your support https://www.patreon.com/aurorarestorationproject (((((( Donations very via PayPal @ AuroraYacht@gmail.com )))))) Find us on Facebook and Instagram https://www.facebook.com/groups/560137660800546/?ref=share #restoration #ship #cruise #boat #cruiseship #project #cruiseliner #decks SZN5YUYYIKKJBKDK MIGNEMU9IKQQVQUQ DIUWZMWGOAD20TAW CONTACT EMAIL: AuroraYacht@gmail.com </video> <video> CABIN BATHROOM DISMANTLE ABOARD OUR CLASSIC CRUISE SHIP READY FOR RESTORATION OR RENOVATION Description: Cabin B-228 aboard the Aurora has been Neglected for over 30 years. This is Part 2 of our Renovation that dives deep into what it takes to restore a classic cruise ship bathroom. So far it hasn't been easy. Stay with us for more crazy projects aboard the Aurora. </video> <video> CRUISE SHIP EXPERIENCE IN LISBON PORTUGAL RESTORING THE MV FUNCHAL With EcoFlow DELTA 2 MAX Description: Sometimes you just have to jump in and help save a ship with saving. In 2021 I took a few trips to Lisbon Portugal to help work with the small team managing the restoration and repositioning of the Iconic MV Funchal. This video is only a glimpse of my experience. I have high hope for the future of this ship. What an amazing experience. Remember every purchase from the links below helps support the Aurora Restoration Project.. #EcoFlow #SolarGenerator #Delta2Max #PrimeDay #SolarPanel #ThePowerOfHome EcoFlow Website: https://bit.ly/3LvZasA EcoFlow Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PS1KM6 </video> <video> #MERCEDES #MAYBACH #DIESEL ENGINES haven’t BEEN STARTED in 25 YEARS. CAN WE GET THEM RUNNING ? Description: A massive project is about to begin aboard the Aurora. We will soon attempt the get me of the giant Mercedes Maybach Diesels back online after 25 long years of neglect. Can we pull it off? Like and Subscribe and we will soon find out just what it’s gonna take to pull off a small miracle and give this ship back her heartbeat. #cruise #restoration #heavydsparks #ship </video> <video> EP. 19 CRUISE SHIP FABRICATION ALONG WITH A CREW MEMBER GHOST STORY. ABANDONED SHIP RESTORATION Description: SUPPORT US @ https://www.patreon.com/aurorarestorationproject I HAVE BEEN ASKED COUNTLESS TIMES IF THE AURORA IS HAUNTED. BUT THATS NOT WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT. THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT CONTINUING RESTORATION ON THE FORDECK. HOWEVER SINCE ITS HALLOWEEN I FIND THAT NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO SHARE THIS STORY. MY RESPONSE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE SAME TO THE QUESTION ( HAVE A SEEN ANY GHOSTS ABOARD THE AURORA. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING MYSELF TO JUSTIFY SAYING THAT THIS SHIP IS HAUNTED. I HAVE HOWEVER SEEN AND HEARD NUMEROUS STRANGE THINGS THAT I CANNOT EXPAIN BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN ITS A GHOST OR PARANORMAL ACTIVITIES. SOME OF OUR CREW MEMBERS HAVE SEEN THINGS ABOARD THAT HAVE THEM BELIEVING THERE MAY BE SOMETHING MORE ABOARD THIS SHIP. JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. MOST OF THIS VIDEO IS STILL RESTORATION AND FABRICATION. PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE !!! Join us on our journey to restore one of the last POCKET CRUISE LINERS and one of the most historic and notable vessels still floating today. Want to see more and get exclusive content, merchandise and join our bi monthly chat group? Join us on Patreon..... Thanks so much for your support https://www.patreon.com/aurorarestorationproject (((((( Donations very via PayPal @ AuroraYacht@gmail.com )))))) Find us on Facebook and Instagram https://www.facebook.com/groups/560137660800546/?ref=share #restoration #ship #cruise #boat #cruiseship #project #cruiseliner #decks SZN5YUYYIKKJBKDK MIGNEMU9IKQQVQUQ DIUWZMWGOAD20TAW </video> <video> CLASSIC CRUISE SHIP CABIN CLEAN OUT AND RESTORATION CAN WE SAVE THIS CABIN? ALLPOWERS S2000 REVIEW Description: For this segment I have chosen one of the worst cabins aboard the Classic Cruise Ship the Aurora. Garbage and debris has plagued this room for nearly 30 years. This video is the start of a complete rebuilt on a B Deck cabin. Will it turn out amazing? Stick around to find out. #cruiseship #cruiselife #restoration https://iallpowers.com/collections/portable-power-stations/products/allpowers-2000w-portable-power-station AQEJOS55DNE5RWSD BBQBD22LPEPKTRGY PSKEQE2OPQB1OZGR OJMZAITGLRJUZ6UF </video> <video> RESTORING THE SHIPS AIR HORN ABOARD A CLASSIC HISTORIC CRUISE SHIP USING SOLAR POWER from VANPOWERS Description: When we pulled the Air Horn down from the Mast of the Aurora we could tell that it was in very bad shape. Most of the reason was years of improper maintenance. I sent this horn to our friend Joe for some Aluminum Welding and Fabrication and the Ships Air Horn is well on its way to making a full recovery. We did this entire episode with the Power of the Sun using VanPowers Super Power Pro Portable Power Station and 200w Solar Panel and it worked amazing!!! Want to get yours? Check out the Link Below. Vanpowers SP200 Foldable Solar Panel: bit.ly/3K8U70T Vanpowers SPP1500 Portable Power Station: bit.ly/3TJgxJa Vanpowers:https://www.vanpowers.net/ AURORA RESTORATION PROJECT T-SHIRTS STILL AVAIALIBLE FOR A SHORT TIME AT #portablepowerstation #vanpowers #restoration Y0TYXXXUWHKX9WCY GJMEJP5U9G8BLEP1 KQCKVLGQHPGDCYS9 </video> <video> Ep. 21 EXTREMELY SATISFYING 18k GOLD GILDING PROCESS on ceiling art from the LOVE BOAT Description: Not long ago I visited ship historian Peter Knego at his home in Oceanside California. Peter gifted the Aurora a batch of ceiling discs that graced the ceiling of the show lounge aboard the Island Princess ( The Love Boat ) They were in bad shape and there were few options on how to restore these discs. I decided to add a layer of Gold to the discs or at least try my hand at this art form. Stick around for the second half of the video as Peter gives a rare glimpse of Ship Breaking on the beaches of Alang India. Peters website for purchasing rare ship art https://www.midshipcentury.com Peter YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@midshipcinema PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE !!! Join us on our journey to restore one of the last POCKET CRUISE LINERS and one of the most historic and notable vessels still floating today. Want to see more and get exclusive content, merchandise and join our bi monthly chat group? Join us on Patreon..... Thanks so much for your support https://www.patreon.com/aurorarestorationproject (((((( Donations via PayPal @ AuroraYacht@gmail.com )))))) Find us on Facebook and Instagram https://www.facebook.com/groups/560137660800546/?ref=share #restoration #ship #cruise #boat #cruiseship #project #cruiseliner #decks SZN5YUYYIKKJBKDK MIGNEMU9IKQQVQUQ DIUWZMWGOAD20TAW CWI1LZFXPS1JDJEV KTBCHWDLVJ3PZGSX 3SIRS7U6P5XKSZZV CONTACT EMAIL: AuroraYacht@gmail.com </video> <video> INSPECTION OF THE MASSIVE MERCEDES MAYBACH DIESEL ELECTRIC PROPULSION ABOARD THE CRUISE SHIP AURORA Description: What a task ahead of me and my crew. We are set on getting these massive Mercedes Maybach MD655s engines to start and run. What's involved? That's what we are figuring out as we go. Tons of work needed and we will most most certainly require the help of some skilled volunteers to pull off such huge job. This is just one of many videos we will be dedicating to the propulsion system. Want to get your EnjoyCool Portable Air Conditioner? Here is your link https://www.amazon.com/EnjoyCool-Portable-Conditioners-Consumption-Cooling/dp/B0BTL8TX5V/ref=asc_df_B0BTL8TX5V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647183394399&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9206582531907788834&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032225&hvtargid=pla-1963418764027&psc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v-gBhC1ARIsAOQdKY1gLtKGyovKUKAhABg_pkitki7vwAvH8gYxTSJsKOzdDBeD_K6BlZYaAhheEALw_wcB #cruise #maybach #enjoycool </video> <video> MY FAVORITE RENOVATION PROJECTS ABOARD THE CLASSIC CRUISE SHIP AURORA with ECOFLOW WAVE 2 Description: In this video I am giving detail on a couple of my favorite projects of the last few years. Nothing feels better than to take and old and mostly destroyed area and bring it back to new. Also you don't want to miss our Ecoflow River 2 Portable Power Station (( Giveaway)) . #EcoFlow #PortableAC #EcoFlowWAVE2 #ThePowerOfHome #WeatherReady Get Prepared With EcoFlow. Now Click the link below to Save up to $1,499 and use my code EFDCNORTHS for an extra 5% off (Except Flash Sale Products). Get free accessories for disaster needs until September 27th. EcoFlow Website: https://bit.ly/461l5PZ EcoFlow Amazon: https://amzn.to/44ci4eo (Wave 2) https://amzn.to/44ivHJ7 (Delta 2 Max) </video> <video> TREASURE ABOARD THE AURORA ? FINDING AN OLD SAFE IS ALWAYS FUN ABOARD AN OLD SHIP. THANK YOU ACENEW Description: Sometimes projects get put on delay when we find something interesting aboard the Aurora. While digging in the forward hold we found an interesting small safe. The contents get more interesting when we dig deeper. Thank you Acenew for sponsoring this video and providing us with an excellent Portable Power Station. IF your looking for a top notch and VERY Portable SOLAR Power Station then check out my review half way into this video Here is the link to get yours and support a great company. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acenew/acenew-neutron-1200-portable-backup-power-source #acenew #sailing #cruise </video> <video> EP 20 OFF-GRID LIVING ABOARD OUR CRUISE SHIP and TESTING THE DELTA MAX PORTABLE SOLAR POWER STATION Description: It's not easy living aboard a 300ft Cruise Ship OFF-GRID with absolutely no shore power. We need power 24/7 for safety reasons. There is no simple solution but we are now one step closer thanks to EcoFlow. Of course we are pushing hard and pushing forward on the Forward Deck. Helping EcoFlow get the word out about their amazing product helps us move forward with this massive project in a big way. Enjoy our Micro Tour of the Aurora... Don’t forget the EcoFlow BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL !! Use code G4NDBZFX to get 5% off on our Delta Max! Check out this deal from November 11th-28th, 2022: USA: https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-max-portable-power-station?aff=558 Amazon：https://amzn.to/3hwUjLl Extra rules: - get a solar generator for free when you spend $6000 or more (US only) - get a Delta mini for free when you spend $5000 or more (US+CA) - get a River mini for free when you spend $3000 or more(US only) #EcoFlow #SolarGenerator #PowerStation #BlackFriday2022 #SolarPanels Nov 11 to Nov 28, it'll be the greatest time to get your dreamy product at up to 50% off." </video>

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She was the jewel of Germany, heralding an age of pride and presence for a country still striving to mend its international image from the devastation of World War II. The first diesel-electric, Maybach-engined Ocean Liner Germany built after the conflict, the Wappen von Hamburg ( Aurora ) had all the latest in technology and style, launching in 1955 as the most technologically advanced and luxurious cruise ship to exist at the time. Since then, she’s changed hands and names over half a dozen times, traveling the world as the Polar Star, Xanadu, and more, to finally arrive as the Aurora off the coast of California… and right into Christopher Willson's’ open arms.

At this moment, Aurora sits expectantly in Stockton, under restoration and ready to be used as a conference center, private retreat, and social innovation hub on the California Delta before her historic re-entry to the Bay. We invite you to subscribe and watch our efforts to bring this historic cruise ship back to life.

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