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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: T. Macan. (SBA member - West London Region)
Area: River Thames (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1978 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic.
Model: Elegance
LOA: 16', Beam: 4' 2", Draft: 1' 8".
Plywood (3/8")
No.1. Hard chine, straight stem, counter stern, tiller steering.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Built 1980 by Roger Mallinson at Windermere.
Design: Stuart Turner, 5A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.6. Ecc driven fp, oversize main and big end bearings.
BOILERBlackstaffe type 3-drum HWT.
Built 1980 by Roger Mallinson at Ambleside.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 100 psi, Heating Area: 16½ sqft.
No.3. 21" dia x 17" long, 8 x .5/8" vertical coiled tubes, hand fp
PROPBronze, 14½" x 17".
Shaft: 5/8" bronze.
HISTORYHull built as prototype for ‘Elegance’ range, subsequent hulls have more beam. Acquired late 1978, plant fitted 1981 by owner and R. Mallinson. First steamed May 1981 on Windermere. Laid up 1992.
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(Brian Hillsdon) Thames Cruise, 1988

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