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Hawk
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: A.P. Hammick. [?])
Area: River Exe (UK).
HULLOpen launch
LOA: 14', LWL: 13' 6", Beam: 5', Draft: 1' 6".
Clinker larch on oak
Built at Exmouth, blue, varnished ply deck, transom stern, wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2".
Design: Stuart Turner, 5A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame, engine driven fp, 500 rpm, non-condensing.
BOILER2-drum WT.
Built 1987.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi, Grate: 1¼ sqft, Heating Area: 14 sqft.
No.075. Drums 6" dia x 20" long, casing 24" x 20", hand fp, injector, fw heater, blower, 5 gall fw tank.
PROP3 blades, 10¼" x 14¼".
Shaft: 5/8" SS with universal joint.
HISTORYDerelict centre board dinghy hull, restored and steam plant fitted by owner 1986, first steamed 1986. (1986-87 fitted with 10½" dia VFT.)
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