Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Gertrude Matilda
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: Ardnaiseig Hotel. (non-member)
Area: Loch Awe (UK).
HULLPassenger launch
Built 1926 by C.H. Breaker at Bowness-on-Windermere.
LOA: 36', Beam: 8', Draft: 2' 4".
Carvel mahogany
White, varnished interior and saloon, wheel steering.
ENGINECompound, 3¾" + 6" x 4½".
Built 1986 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Design: Sisson style.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: Radial.
On 6 turned columns, LP Xhead driven fp, 350 rpm, 15 IHP.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1986 by Langley Engineering at Storrington.
Fuel: peat, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 5 sqft, Heating Area: 65 sqft, Output: 450 lbs/hr.
No.V27. 36" dia x 36", 324 x 1" od tubes 24" long,injector, blower, W kettle, bilge ejector, lake feed.
PROP4 blades, 18" x 42".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYOriginally named "The Lady Rowena". Owned Lees of Bowness 1926 - 1956, Borwicks 1965 - 1973, at Nottingham 1982-4, acquired 1984 by late Harry Watson, hull restored, steam plant fitted. First steamed July 1986. Acquired 1999 by Loch Awe Steam Packet Co. for hire or charter.
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(Gordon Boyd) Loch Awe Regatta, 1989

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