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Philip O'Mara contacted Ferryl looking for a product for rust protection of standing rigging on his vessel. Should he try Ferryl 202 White Anticorrosive Grease? No, Ferryl suggested Ferryl 400R Anticorrosive White Coating. A white, one-component coating applied like paint, Ferryl 400R's plasticity means that it remains flexible, ideal for standing rigging, stay cables or non-moving wires... So what is it that makes this story interesting?

Well, shipkeeper Philip O'Mara's vessel is the SS Jeremiah O'Brien: a fully operational World War II liberty ship that served on D-Day, 1944. Shipping has changed enormously since 1944, but ships had standing rigging then and they have standing rigging now and this is the main application area of Ferryl 400R. On non-moving wires you need rust-protection but not lubrication. Ferryl 400R is easy to apply and dries hard, but the plasticity means that the coating remains flexible when dry. This prevents cracking and makes Ferryl 400R superior to ordinary paint.

Deck hand Dan Houle may be the happiest deck hand you'll ever see as he applies Ferryl 400R from his bosun chair. Philip O'Mara reported back to Ferryl: "We love your product here on the SS Jeremiah O'Brien" Ferryl 400R is also ideal for use on cables or hoses, where a flexible protective coating is important to stop the rubber from drying out.

Customers of Ferryl 400R may notice that the traditional white drum recently got a makeover. The drum is now in Ferryl's signature green colour, with updated product information. If you're ever in San Francisco, U.S.A., make sure you stop by to visit the SS Jeremiah O'Brien. The volunteer staff do an amazing job keeping this piece of history not only in great condition but also fully operational. And of course, don't forget to take a look at the standing rigging!