Our Team
The Pilgrim III Construction team is deeply committed to bringing a representation of the 1825 brig PILGRIM to life.
Our effort is a true community labor of love—volunteers, generous donors, skilled shipwrights, journeymen, and apprentices all work side by side. Together we combine traditional craftsmanship, hands-on training, and modern project management to celebrate an authentic, seaworthy vessel while passing maritime skills to the next generation.
Build Crew
Our dedicated team of shipwrights and apprentices working to create Pilgrim III.
Master Shipwright: Charles Didham
Lead Shipwright: Peter Wilson
Shipwrights: Brian Thomas, Dave Black, Fernando Alva, Robert Phillips
Journeymen: Evan Mock, Geoff Wilson
Apprentices: Edgar Aguilar, Josh Griffin, Steve Opsal, Jakob Osland, Tanner Gottlieb, Mondos Aims-Apodoca, Juan Pablo Imperial
Build Crew Photos
Volunteer Team
A dedicated group of enthusiasts learning new and old skills, helping in all aspects of putting together a modern day realization of an historic ship.
Volunteer Coordinator: Mike McDermott volcoord@piiiconstruction.com
Volunteers: John Martin, John Leighton, Stephen Kessler, Allen “AJ” Hardy, Steven Codraro, Garland “Mac” McQuinn, David Finney, Rick Kennedy, Lawrence Kaufman, Robert Wilson, Martin Cassel, Barbara Ring, Phillippe Freed, Christine Gilpin, Stephen Skinner, Kimberly Wilson, Rick Wilson, Max Mock, Michael Harden, Paul Patrzalek, David Weissman, Gregory Rice, Bengt Robbert, Anthony Hughs, James Burrell
Volunteer Photos
Management Team
Logistics, Planning, Cash Flow – all the disciplines needed to keep the crew and volunteers in smooth action.
DOUGLAS SHARP YACHT DESIGN, INC
Design/Manager: Douglas Sharp
Administrative Assistant: Deanna Wilson
Chronicler: Doc White
Accounting: DSYD Staff
Website & Media: Tess Freedel (Perpetual Creative LLC)
Partners
BITCOIN, The PILGRIM III FOUNDATION, Maritime Museum of San Diego, Driscoll Mission Bay, Douglas K Smith Insurance, Higgs/Fletcher/Mack, LLP – Alexis Gutierrez
Suppliers
Gannon and Benjamin Wood Importers, Cross Sawmill, Riverwood Flooring and Paneling, Edensaw Wood, Reliance Specialty Building Products, Timberworks, Dixieline, San Diego Marine Exchange, Industrial Metal Supply, Pell Mell Supply, Sunbelt Rentals, Miramar Forklift, Sandusky Paint, Sherwin-Williams – Proline, Mayco Industries