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Owner: J.T. Tilley. (SBA member - Midlands region) Area: River Trent (UK).
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HULL | Open launch Built 1987 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham. Model: Frolic 21 LOA: 21'. GRP White, varnished deck and interior, wheel and tiller steering. | |
ENGINE | Compound, 2¼" + 3½" x 2½". Built 1987 by John Tilley. Design: Cyril Taylor. Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Engine driven fp & ap, Kcond, Wkettle. On 6 turned columns, 400 rpm, 3 IHP. | |
BOILER | Kingdon type VFT. Built 1988 by Langley Engineering at Storrington. Fuel: coal, Pressure: 175 psi. No.1 size. | |
PROP | 3 blades, 16" x 24". Shaft: 7/8" SS. | |
HISTORY | New launch built to owners specification, steam plant fitted by owner, first steamed May 1988. Steamed 500 miles each year since. | | Data: Nov 04.
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