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Arial view of "Mr. Charlie's" barge at Alexander Shipyard. |
| Arial view of Alexander Shipyard and the barge that will become a major component of "Mr. Charlie". |
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The huge barge is prepared to be launched into the river, to begin the next phase of construction. |
| The mammoth barge is launched into the water, marking the first phase of completion. |
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Construction begins on the topside of the barge, making it ready to support the platform. |
| Ten huge columns form the legs that support the platform and connect it to the barge below. |
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The drilling platform is placed into position atop the 10 columns supporting it and joining it to the barge. |