Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Kathleen Ann
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: P.R. Nind. (SBA member - Wales Region)
Area: Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and River Severn (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1992 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Great Yarmouth.
Model: Frolic 18
Fit-out by Paul Nind.
LOA: 18', LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 4' 8".
Counter stern, white, varnished deck and interior, wheel and tiller steeing.
ENGINECompound, 2" + 3" x 2½".
Built 1999 by Paul Nind at Tuffley.
Design: Reeves, Commander.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Air pump, Kcond.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1996 by Steam Engineering.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
Welded shell, 21" dia x 22" high, hand fp, injector, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 14" x 20".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYNew launch built and steam plant fitted by owner to his own requirements.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Owner) 1999

(David Creasey) Thames Rally 2004

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