Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Elegance
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: I.E. Lindley. [?])
Area: Roadford Lake, Devon (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1895 by H. Guy at Cowes.
LOA: 48' 6", LWL: 40', Beam: 8' 6".
Carvel teak on oak, elm keel
White, varnished deck and top works, wheel steering.
ENGINECompound, 5¾" + 12" x 8".
Built 1918 by US Navy.
Design: Type M.
Valve(s): pv on HP, sv on LP.
On turned columns, Kcond, 300 rpm, 84 IHP, engine driven air and fp.
BOILERYarrow type 3-drum WT.
Built 1997 by Blackbeth Engineering at Whimple.
Fuel: coal, wood or oil, Pressure: 200 psi, Output: 2000 lbs/hr.
2 steam atomising burners.
PROP4 blades, 33" x 36".
Shaft: 2¾" SS.
HISTORYNew to Major Frank Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, named JAP, yawl rig, converted motor 1908, many owners. 1949 renamed SUE, 1958 renamed ADRIAS. Acquired 1991 in dismantled condition, restoration started and steam plant fitted by Wolf Zeuner. Acquired Aug 1997, restoration completed and new boiler fitted. Renamed. (1993-97 fitted with Edward Langley 2 drum WTB).
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(Western Morning News) 1997

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