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Owner: M.J. Robinson. (SBA member - Chiltern Region)
Area: Trailable (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1982 by Elegance Launches at Todmorden.
Designed by Glyn Lancaster Jones.
Model: Mariamne
LOA: 16', LWL: 13' 6", Beam: 5', Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
No.9. Straight stem, counter stern, white, varnished deck, 4 seats, tiller steering, 5 knots.
ENGINESingle, 2" x 3".
Built 1983 by D.C. Burnage at Bedford.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
On 4 turned columns, Xhead driven fp, Kcond. Fitted 1984.
BOILERLune Valley type 2-drum HWT.
Built 1981 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Todmorden.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi, Grate: 1 sqft, Heating Area: 12 sqft, Output: 60 lbs/hr.
No.1007. 18" high x 18" long, drums 6" dia x 15" long, 17 x ½" id tubes, hand fp, fw heater, economiser, 1/3 cwt bunker, 6 gall fw tank, hotwell, Jubilee No.6 injector, brass casing, Wkettle, bilge ejector.
PROP3 blades, 12" x 20".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYAll built new and plant installed by builder to first owner Adrian Birtle’s requirements, first steamed SBA Brecon regatta 15 May 1982. Steamed each year since. (SSR 39416). Acquired 1993 by Brian Cooke. Acquired July 1995, steamed each year since. 1982-4 fitted with SLS ‘Slogga’ engine No.2
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(Chris Seago) Broads Rally, 1996

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