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Area: (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1993-95 by Everett Leeds at Buckland, Surrey.
Designed by Glyn Lancaster Jones.
LOA: 20' 4", Beam: 5' 7", Draft: 1' 6".
Plywood clinker and epoxy
Wheel steering, aft saloon.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1988 by Alex Ritchie at Wrabness.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A (modified).
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.317. 2tfc, 2cbs, Kcond, Xhead driven fp and ap, about 450 rpm, 5 IHP. "Long legged" modification with pressure lubrication..
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1988 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating Area: 20 sqft.
No.1 size, shell 24" dia x 22" high, 121 x ¾" id tubes, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 16" x 30".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYNew launch built and fitted out by owner Everett Leeds, steam plant fitted 1995, formerly in owners previous boat ESTEEM of 1988, ex FIREWEED. First steamed Aug 1995, used on the River Wey, approx miles steamed, 1997 - 300; 1998 - 200.
Aquired by John Dines 2006. Sold 2008
UK
 
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(Ian Cross) Windermere Regatta, 1998

(Bob Shearer) Thames Rally, 2000

 

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