Repair work lasted until 15 October, during which the ship had her pole mast removed and replaced with a tripod mast.
The Navy took the opportunity to increase her stability by lightening her masts, removing some armour from the superstructure and conning tower as well as dismounting two 100 mm and six 47 mm guns.
The ships also had their rear lattice masts removed and replaced with a pole mast.
Hauser says the ability to have masts removed and serviced will influence how many superyachts visit Auckland.
In 1893 4, after her withdrawal from active service, Agincourt had two masts removed and was re-rigged as a barque.
In 1893 4, after her withdrawal from active service, Minotaur had two masts removed and was re-rigged as a barque.
Two of her masts were discovered to be rotten that month and with no replacements available, the ship was decommissioned and the masts removed.
The restoration of the masts involved removing the fittings from both masts, allowing them to be individually restored.
The mast is removed with an electric saw, and from the hull comes the fiery blaze of a blowtorch opening holes that will allow more water in.
Her masts were removed and the fore- and mizzenmasts were replaced by two military masts also fitted with fighting tops.
They will share 18,500 masts, but remove around 2,500 to cut out duplication.
