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Melisande
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Owners: I.E. Thompson and G.R. Thompson. (SBA member - North Region)
Area: Windermere (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1985 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic.
Fit-out 1985 by David Strong.
LOA: 24', LWL: 22', Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 1' 6".
Plywood
No.4. Hard chine, counter stern, blue, varnished upperworks, aft saloon, wheel steering.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1980 by P. Lewis at Norton.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
2 tfc, 2 cbs, 350 rpm, 4 IHP, Kcond, ecc driven fp, Xhead driven air pump. Fitted 1987
BOILERVFT.
Built 1988 by J.O. Lugg & Son Ltd. at Billinghurst.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 15" dia, Heating Area: 20 sqft.
60 x 1" tubes, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 16" x 26".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYNew launch, commenced 1980 at Todmorden, fitted out and plant installed by first owner David Strong 1985, first steamed July 1986. Acquired 1996, completely rebuilt and refitted by owners 1997. Engine formerly in SCYLLA OF MESSINA, restored by Alan Howarth, Feb. 2000.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Eric Thompson)

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