Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.P. Dunkley. (SBA member - Midlands Region)
Area: Grand Union Canal (UK).
HULLCabin launch
Built 1897 by J. Samuel White & Co. Ltd. at East Cowes.
LOA: 30', Beam: 7' 6".
Double-skin, diagonal inner, fore & aft outer planking.
No.1015. Wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 4" x 4".
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast hammer type frame.
BOILERGunboat type DT.
Built 1990 by J.O. Lugg & Son Ltd. at Billinghurst.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
Welded shell 24" dia x 25" long plus smokebox.
PROP3 blades, 25" x 26".
Shaft: 2" bronze.
HISTORYFormer Royal Navy 32' pinnace, fitted with a 43/4" + 9" x 5" engine and DTB, appropriated to HMS ORLANDO, later converted motor. Acquired 1986, hull restored and steam plant fitted by owner. First steamed 1992. Engine formerly in WINANDER 1979-1990.
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