Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Annabelle II
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: M.R. & E. Bell. (SBA member - South West Region)
Area: Kennet & Avon (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 2001 - 2002 by Mike Bell at Clevedon.
Designed by Selway Fisher/Mike Bell.
Model: Edwardian (modified)
Fit-out 2002 - 2005 by Mike Bell.
LOA: 29' 10", LWL: 25' 6", Beam: 6' 10", Draft: 2' 1".
Strip plank, cedar on oak ribs. Mahogany decking and superstructure. Hydraulic steering
Clipper bow, counter stern. Schilling rudder. Canopy, gas cooker, electric fridge, electrical heads and water system.
ENGINETwin, 3" + 3" x 3".
Built 2005 by Roger Mallinson.
Design: Roger Mallinson.
Gear: Marshall Radial, Pumps: Southworth vertical steam fp, Buffalo injector, Hand fp and unpumped Kcond. Wkettle..
Second Engine for battery charging:- Stuart Turner 5A Built by Tony Dunn1994. Operates 5:1 low speed alternator into two 110 ampere hour batteries.
BOILERLocomotive type.
Built 2003 by TRS Boiler Makers.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Grate: 1.6 sqft, Heating Area: 23.23 sqft, Output: 400 lbs/hr.
Brian Smith design as used in Arlette and Hero. "Puffer" via cyclone to wet ash pan.
PROP22" x 27½".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYUnder construction 2001-2005. Launched Sept 2005
SBA memberUK
 
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Sept 2005, Bristol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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