Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Iris
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: M.J.S. Ward. (SBA member)
Area: Awanui (New Zealand).
HULLCabin launch
Built 1913.
LOA: 30', Beam: 8' 6".
Clinker teak
White, steel upperworks. Built in Great Britain.
ENGINECompound, 3" + 6" x 3½".
Built 1900.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.927. On turned columns, Kcond.
BOILERLune Valley type VWT.
Built 1975.
Fuel: oil, Pressure: 200 psi.
4' high, 21 coiled tubes, FD fan, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 20" x 30".
Shaft: 1¼" phosphor bronze.
HISTORYConverted double - ended ship’s lifeboat from SS NIAGARA, plant fitted by owner 1975-1976. First steamed February 1977. 1998 laid up. Refitted 1999-2000.
SBA memberNew Zealand
 
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