The hull is made of steel, deck and masts are fir, and deck rails are fir over steel. She flies a total of eight sails consisting of mainsail, foresail, jib, flying jib, gaff topsail, staysail, topgallant, and topsail. 4,700 Square Feet H.M.S. Bee Like H.M.S. Tecumseth , H.M.S. Bee is a full-scale replica of her namesake and has also received an historic warrant reinstating her as an honourary British Navy ship. The original Bee was built in Nottawasaga and would have ferried goods and men between this depot and Penetanguishene with occassional trips to the Northwest. The replica H.M.S. Bee employs modern and traditional materials but her appearance also closely matches that of the original ship.
Frames are built of fir, stanchions are oak, and deck beams and spars are pine.
The frames are covered with a fiberglass laminate structure and the outside layer has the appearance of traditional planking. Standing and running rigging employs Roblon, natural rope, and steel cable with manila surround. She flies a total of six sails consisting of main, foresail, jib, flying jib, gaff topsail, and staysail. All rights reserved.