Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: B.B. White. (SBA member)
Area: Connecticut River (USA).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1912 by Fay & Bowen at Geneva, New York State.
LOA: 20', Beam: 4' 6".
Carvel wood
White, varnished deck and interior, wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2¾".
Built 1886 by Shipman Engine Co. at Rochester, NY.
Engine driven fp, 4 HP.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1940 by Eclipse at Rockford, Illinois.
Fuel: wood.
Shell 18" dia, 49 x 1¼" tubes 21½" long, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades.
HISTORYHistoric motor launch hull fitted out by previous owner as a steamer in 1940. Acquired 1996. Approx miles steamed; 1997 - 10; 1998 - 25; 1999 - 50
SBA memberUSA
 
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