Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Asphodèle II
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: A. Coudurier. (SBA member)
Area: Lac du Bourget & French Canals (France).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1989 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 30
LOA: 30', LWL: 28', Beam: 6' 6", Draft: 3'.
GRP
White, wheel steering, clerestory roof saloon, 2 berths.
ENGINECompound, 3" x 3¼" + 6" x 4½".
Built 1989 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: Radial.
On 6 turned columns, Xhead driven air pump, 350 rpm, 15 IHP.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1989 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 175 psi.
No.3 size
PROP3 blades.
Shaft: SS.
HISTORYConstruction started by M.R. Coates, Whitby, England. Bare hull with unused machinery acquired 1996. Fitting out completed by J.P. Amy Boatyard, Courchevel. First steamed 1996. Approx miles steamed 1996 - 200; 1997 - 600; 1998 - 300; 1999 - 800.
SBA memberFrance
 
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