Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Morning Star
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: Lord Strathcona & Mountroyal. (SBA member - South West Region)
Area: (UK).
HULLLaunch
Built c1898.
LOA: 27'.
Carvel pitch-pine on oak.
White hull, varnished decks & brightwork.
ENGINECompound, 2¼" + 4¾" x 4".
Built c1980 by Bill Lowe.
Design: H. Guy replica.
Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Ecc driven fp, modified Edwards-type ap..
ex "Christobel". Hammer frame, teak-lagged cylinders, oil-free bronze piston rings, c.250 rpm.
BOILERKingdon type VFT.
Built 1986 by Langley Engineering.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
ex "Christobel". Re-tubed 2004 in copper. Pretty spun-brass cover, HP/LP/Vacuum gauges.
PROP
HISTORYComplete stem-to-stern professional re-build/restoration 1995 by Historic Steam at Kew Bridge Steam Museum.
SBA memberUK
 
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