Christopher Willson's renovation of the historic cruise ship Aurora over 15 years reveals the passion and challenges of restoring a once-great vessel that ultimately succumbed to neglect.
Despite investing around $2 million and pouring his heart into the ship, Willson had to acknowledge the reality of walking away from a project that proved more burdensome than rewarding.
The decision to buy a deteriorating ship from Craigslist seemed like an adventurous opportunity, but the creeping realization of the ship's extensive needs slowly shadowed the initial excitement.
From the moment Willson first encountered the Wappen von Hamburg, he was fascinated by its potential, but the extensive renovation efforts became increasingly overwhelming, ultimately leading to his departure from the project.
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