Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Maggie B
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: R.M.W. Willis. (SBA member - East Anglia Region)
Area: Norfolk Broads (UK).
HULLCabin launch
Built c1910.
LOA: 30', Beam: 7', Draft: 2' 3".
Carvel mahogany
Straight stem, counter stern, wheel steering, forward cabin 5 berths. Built in Cornwall.
ENGINECompound, 3" + 5" x 3".
Built 1984.
Design: A.A. Leak.
Valve(s): pv on HP, balanced sv on LP, Gear: SLRG.
2 tfc, 2 cbs, Xhead driven fp and air pump, Kcond., fw heater, hotwell.
BOILERV shell, cross WT.
Built 1941.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi.
No.7595, ‘B’ size, bunkers for 10 cwt, blower, soot blower, air heater.
PROP3 blades, 22" x 33".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYFormer transom stern fishing boat hull named TIGRESS acquired Jan 1984 by previous owner, Frank Birchall, restored, counter added, steam plant fitted and steamed on River Fal, Cornwall. Acquired by present owner Dec. 1990 and taken to Broads. Ref: Classic Boat Sept/Oct 1988. Broads No. W578. Boiler in JASON 1967-71.
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(Owner) 1991

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