Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.J. Tiemeyer. (SBA member)
Area: River Giessen (Netherlands).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1991 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic.
Model: Mariamne
LOA: 16', LWL: 14', Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
No.24. Straight stem, counter stern, dark blue, mahogany planked deck, 4 seats, wheel steering, canopy fitted by owner.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Built 1975 by Ron Thorougood.
Design: Stuart Turner, 5A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame, ecc driven fp, Kcond. Fitted 1991.
BOILERLune Valley type HWT.
Built 1991 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 1 sqft, Heating Area: 12 sqft.
No.1019. 2' high x 2'. 2 drum, drums 6" dia x 18" long. 17" x ½" id tubes, fw heater, 8 gall fw tank, hotwell, brass casing, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 12" x 16".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYAll but engine built new and plant installed by first owners Duncan & Wendy Graham. First steamed 8th June 1991, used on Ullswater. Purchased from yacht broker in Netherlands who exchanged it in GB for a sailing boat. (Engine built for SOOTY)
SBA memberNetherlands
 
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(Owner) River Giessen

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