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Enchantress
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owners: G. Michelmore and A. du Mesnildot. (SBA member - West London Region)
Area: River Thames (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1899 by Kirby Bowen at Eel Pie Island, Twickenham.
LOA: 56' 2", LWL: 49', Beam: 9'.
Carvel teak over diagonal pine
Wheel steering, counter stern, black, varnished upperworks.
ENGINEDouble Tandem Compound, 3" + 51/8" x 6".
Built c1885 by T. Smithdale at Acle, Norfolk.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Hammer type frame, Kcond.
BOILER2-drum WT.
Built 1987 by Ian Ford and Historic Steam Ltd. at Kew.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 180 psi, Heating Area: 120 sqft, Output: 1000 lbs/hr.
Drum 10" dia x 40" long, 64" x 1" tubes, casing 38" x 36" x 60" high.
PROP36" x 48".
Shaft: 2" SS.
HISTORYBuilt as electric launch for River Thames, converted motor 1910, sold to Henry Miller, Oulton Broad as a trip boat, renamed VISCOUNTESS BURY, 1923 to Leo Robinson, Oulton Board, renamed ENCHANTESS after complaints by owner of the 1888 VISCOUNTESS BURY. Holiday cruiser on Broads to 1962, 1971 sold as wreck to Frank Bell, Cambridge. Acquired 1978 by Ian Ford restoration completed and steam plant fitted 1990, first steamed summer 1990. Acquired October 1999. Engine formerly in ANTHRACITE 1973-6 and VICEROY for short period.
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