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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.E. Hopkins. (SBA member)
Area: Kennet & Avon and Basingstoke Canals (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1986 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic.
Model: Mariamne
LOA: 16', LWL: 13' 6", Beam: 5', Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
White, varnished deck, tiller steering.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Built 1983 by David Beale at Hatfield Woodhouse.
Design: Stuart Turner, 5A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame, Kcond., chain driven fp and Jabsco 200 air pump, 650 rpm, 1½ hp.
BOILERLune Valley type 2-drum WT.
Built 1988 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi, Grate: 1½ sqft, Heating Area: 12½ sqft, Output: 150 lbs/hr.
No.1017.
Steam drum 6" dia x 16" long, 17 x ½" tubes, casing 24" x 18" x 24".
Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, LH, 12" x 20".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYNew boat, designed by builder. Fitted out and steam plant installed by builder and owner.
First steamed 1993, launched 1994.
(Engine formerly in CHERUB)
SBA memberUK
 
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