Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: R.J. Oldershaw. (SBA member - East Anglia Region)
Area: River Bure (UK).
HULLDinghy
Built c1948 (?).
LOA: 13', LWL: 12', Beam: 4' 7", Draft: 11".
Clinker larch on oak
Varnished, tiller steering. Possibly built at Debden.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Built 1989.
Design: Stuart Turner, Cygnet.
Cast A frame, Kcond., engine driven air and fp, 850 rpm, 1 HP.
BOILERBlackstaffe type 3-drum WT.
Built 1987.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 125 psi.
Steam drum 5" dia x 13" long, mud drums 1.3/8" dia x 18" long
PROP3 blades, 9" x 12".
Shaft: ¾" bronze.
HISTORYOriginally fitted with a Stuart Turner petrol engine. Fitted out as a steamer in 1987 by previous owner Martin Clarke when named WHISPER. Acquired by owner 1993 and fresh engine fitted 1994. Approx miles steamed, 1993 - 72; 1994 - 204; 1995 - 110; 1996 - 150; 1997 - 83;1998 - 95.
Fate: Discontinued 2004. Sold to Patrice Livet (France) and renamed MERLIN
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