Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Louise
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: M. Fenwick. (non-member)
Area: River Medina (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1983 by Elephant Boatyard at Bursledon.
LOA: 31', Beam: 6' 5".
Cold-moulded wood, diagonal mahogany, fore and aft cedar
Laminated frames, teak deck, aft saloon.
ENGINECompound, 2½"+ 47/8" x 4".
Built c1982 by Beaumaris Instrument Co. Ltd. at Anglesey.
Design: Mills.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
LP Xhead driven air and fp.
BOILERVFT.
Built c1980 by J.O. Lugg & Son Ltd. at Billinghurst.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
PROP3 blades.
HISTORYNew boat built to owners specification. Laid up since late 1980’s. Now on display at the Classic Boat Museum, Town Quay, Newport, I.O.W., open to public during Summer months. Contact 01983 533493
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