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Lady Barbara (The)
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: R. Pullen. (SBA member - South West Region)
Area: Trailable (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1997-98 by Ralph Pullen at Melksham.
Designed by Selway Fisher.
Model: Edwardian
LOA: 20' 2", Beam: 6', Draft: 2'.
Strip plank, cedar 19mm, no ribs, epoxy sheathed both sides
Mahogany decks, SS skeg and rudder, dark blue, varnished deck and interior, wheel steering.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1999 by Ralph Pullen.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Xhead driven fp & ap..
Cast frames, 400 rpm, belt drive.
BOILERV helical coil WT.
Built 2000 by Ralph Pullen.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Heating Area: 28 sqft, Output: 310 lbs/hr.
Single drum 10" dia x 18" high, 20 x .5/8" 16 swg tubes 16" long, casing 24" dia.
PROP3 blades, 16" x 20".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYNew launch built and fitted out by owners. First steamed 2000, Ref: Funnel 97.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Brian Smith)

(Brian Smith)

(Owner) 1999

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