Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Arethusa
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owners: J.G. Diggelmann and R. von Kaenel. (SBA member)
Area: Lake Zurich (Switzerland).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1988-90 by Martin Aplin at Bitterne.
Designed by Glyn Lancaster Jones.
Model: Dawn
LOA: 16', Beam: 5' 3".
Plywood and epoxy
Dark green hull, varnished deck & interior Double ended.
ENGINECompound, 2" + 3¼" x 2".
Built 1988-90 by Martin Aplin.
Design: Anthony Bever.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Xhead driven fp & ap, Kcond..
3 HP.
BOILER3-drum WT.
Built 1989 by Anthony Bever at Swindon.
Fuel: wood or coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
No.23. Top drum 5¼" dia x 15" long
PROP3 blades, 12" x 20".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYBoat built & fitted out 1988-90 by Martin Aplin, Bitterne, UK. First steamed May 1991. Sold 1995 to Horst Anders, Hattersheim, Germany. After the death of Horst 2002, acquired by new owners and taken to Switzerland. Hull, engine and pumps completely restored during 2003-2004.
SBA memberSwitzerland
 
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(Juerg Diggelmann) Lake Zurich, 2004

(Horst Anders) Lake Thun, Switzerland, 1996

Rally, Lake Thun 2004

 

 

 

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