Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J. Lucketti. (non-member)
Area: Windermere (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1991 by Gibbs & Thurston at Edmonton.
Model: Limited Edition
Fit-out 1992 by John Lucketti.
LOA: 14' 6".
GRP
Burgandy
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2¼".
Built 1992 by Border Engineering at Hoddesdon.
Design: Regatta.
Valve(s): pv, Gear: SLRG.
No.920301. On 4 turned columns, 300 rpm.
BOILERBlackstaffe type 3-drum WT.
Built 1992 by Precision Steam at Tiverton.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 125 psi.
No.114. 1A size, casing 18" square.
PROP3 blades, 14" x 20".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYNew launch fitted out and steam plant installed by first owner Frank Higson, 1992-3. Acquired 1995.
UK
 
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(Owner) 1992

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