Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Kookaburra
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owners: R.G. Browne and G. Atterton. (SBA member)
Area: Pittwater, Sydney, NSW (Australia).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1983 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 21
LOA: 21', Beam: 5' 6".
GRP
White.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1980 by Anthony Bever at Swindon.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.6A-6. Kcond.
BOILER2-drum WT.
Built 1983 by Thames Steam Launch Co. at Chiswick.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 125 psi, Heating Area: 16 sqft.
No.027.
PROP3 blades, 16" x 26".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYNew launch, plant installed by owners 1983, first steamed 1984.
SBA memberAustralia
 
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(Owners) Dora Creek, 1998

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