Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Hero
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: R. Tate. (non-member)
Area: Norfolk Broads (UK).
HULLTug
Built 1992 by Sea Steel at Beccles.
LOA: 25', LWL: 20', Beam: 7' 6", Draft: 2' 6", Displacement: 5¼ tons.
Welded steel
Black, brown upperworks, wheel steering.
ENGINEVee twin.
Built by Semple Engine Co. at St Louis, USA.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: Slip ecc..
Kcond., chain driven rotary air and fp, 400 rpm, 10 IHP.
BOILERRT Scotch.
Built 1990 by H.A. McEwen (Boiler Repairs) Ltd. at Cowling.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
Wkettle. Deck wash, bilge pump, fire pump by Denver Gardener steam pump.
PROP3 blades, 22" x 20".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYNew boat built to owners specification, steamed 50 miles during 1992.
UK
 
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(Owner) 1992

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