Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: M.J. Early. (SBA member - South East Region)
Area: Newhaven Harbour (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built c1890.
Fit-out 1994 by Mike Early.
LOA: 19' 6", LWL: 19', Beam: 5' 10", Draft: 1' 8".
Carvel mahogany on oak
Green hull, varnished deck and interior, wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 4" x 4".
Built c1890 by Charles Lack & Sons.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1991 by Classic Steam Ltd..
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Grate: 2½ sqft, Output: 350 lbs/hr.
No.1 size, shell dia 30" x 33" high, 131 tubes 16" long.
PROP3 blades, 16" x 28".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYOld derelict hull saved from a November 5th bonfire 1975, restored and steam plant fitted by owner 1993-94, first steamed 1994. Ref: Funnel 97.
Previously fitted with a compound engine, 2" + 3" x 3½", sv with slip ecc. Reversing. Thought to be former demonstration engine.
SBA memberUK
 
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