Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Caprice
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: P.A. Damiral. (SBA member)
Area: River Seine (France).
HULLOpen launch
Built by Gibbs & Thurston at Edmonton.
Model: Limited Edition
LOA: 14' 4".
GRP
White, varnished teak deck and interior, counter stern.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Built 1985 by Peter Damiral.
Design: Stuart Turner, Cygnet (modified).
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
4 needle-roller bearings, built-up crankshaft, steel and CI surfaces nickel plated. Chain driven pumps, chain and sprocket drive, step down ratio 5:4.
BOILERBlackstaffe type WT.
Built 1987 by Peter Damiral.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 4 bar, Grate: 9" x 13", Heating Area: 10 sqft.
All copper, steam drum 6" dia x 17" long, two rows of 5 interlaced coils of .5/8" tubes.
PROP3 blades, 14" x 18".
Shaft: 30 mm SS.
HISTORYNew launch fitted out and steam plant fitted by owner. Ref: Funnels 97 and 98.
SBA memberFrance
 
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(Owner) River Seine west of Paris, 1996

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