Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: A. Grimmett. (SBA member - Midlands Region)
Area: Ashby Canal (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1923 by Vosper & Co. at Portsmouth.
LOA: 20', Beam: 5' 3", Draft: 1' 6".
Carvel pitch pine on oak
No.1435, transom stern, Britannia blue, varnished teak deck and interior, tiller steering.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1984 by David Sykes at Fareham.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
2 tfc, 2 cbs, ecc driven fp, LP Xhead lever driven air pump, Kcond, 3 IHP.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1990 by David Sykes at Norwich.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 175 psi.
30" high, 97 x ¾" tubes.
PROP3 blades, 16" x 25".
Shaft: 1" bronze.
HISTORYBuilt as motor launch for Admiral Fisher, Portsmouth, 1974 Percy Coles, Hayling Island, 1976 Andy Green, acquired Sept 1983 by David and Barbara Sykes, hull restored and plant fitted. First steamed 1986. Acquired 1998, being refitted after layup for several years. Previously fitted with 1983 built Blackstaffe WTB.
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(Chris Seago) River Cam Regatta, 1987

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