Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Firecrest
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
[INDEX] [0-9] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z] [Cross Reference]
Owner: D. Garrick. (non-member)
Area: Sleaford Canal (UK).
HULLMiniature saloon paddle steamer
Built 1972-73 by David Garrick.
LOA: 15' 3", LWL: 14', Beam: 5’10" (breadth 4'), Draft: 9".
Marine plywood on mahogany frames.
Transom stern, wheel and tiller steering.
ENGINEDiagonal Compound, 13/8" + 2¼" x 3".
Built 1972 by David Garrick.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
80 rpm, ½ IHP.
BOILERRT Scotch.
Built 1972 by David Garrick.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 125 psi, Heating Area: 3½ sqft approx, Output: 30 lbs/hr approx.
Shell 12" id x 12" long with dome, furnace 7" dia x 10½" long, 8 x 1" od tubes 8½" long.
PROPPaddles, 8 floats each, feathering, 6" x 9".
Shaft: ¾".
HISTORYCompletely designed, built and fitted out by owner in time for SBA Midlands Regatta June 1973.
UK
 
Click thumbnail image for
high-resolution photo

(Owner)

Data: Reg7. Index: [F] Previous: Firecrest Next: Firedance
[INDEX] [0-9] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z] [Cross Reference]
STEAMBOAT REGISTER © SBA 2012Click thumbnail for high-resolution image