The first significant steps have successfully been completed to return one of the Ullswater Steamers to the lake.
Work is ongoing to return M.V Lady Wakefield back into service after December's storms.
The storm caused three mooring ropes to snap, and damage was caused against the stern banging against the pier overnight.
It had to be beached for five months on nearby farmland, and this week a team of marine salvage agents from Holland moved it back into the water and then onto the slipway at waterside so repairs can be completed.
The work is expected to be completed by the beginning of July.
M.V Lady Wakefield will then officially re-enter service along with sister ships M.V Lady Dorothy, M.V Western Belle, M.Y Raven and M.Y Lady of the Lake and once again complete Ullswater ‘Steamers’ fleet of vessels.
Rachel Bell, Marketing Manager with Ullswater Steamers, said: “This weeks events have been a significant step forward for ‘Steamers’ and I am delighted that M.V Lady Wakefield has safely returned to the water so she can be repaired before being reunited with her sister ships where she belongs. She plays such an important role in the fleet and has been desperately missed.
“We are fortunate to have four boats in service to run the full timetable but we have looked forward as a company having Lady Wakefield back hope passengers who will travel with M.V Lady Wakefield to explore the beautiful water and stunning landscape on Ullswater will full appreciate her journey.”