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Myth of Malham
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: C.W. Haycock. (SBA member - Midlands Region)
Area: Nottingham Canal (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1983 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Hoveton.
Model: Frolic 18
LOA: 18', LWL: 16', Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
Straight stem, counter stern, white, varnished deck and interior, half canopy, 5 seats, tiller steering, 6 knots.
ENGINECompound.
Built 1999 by Charles Haycock at Ashbourne.
Design: Cyril Taylor.
Fitted 2000
BOILERLune Valley type 2-drum WT.
Built 1984 by Glyn Lancaster Jones.
Pressure: 120 psi, Grate: 1 sqft, Heating Area: 11½ sqft, Output: 150 lbs/hr.
No.1012, , 24" high x 24" long, drums 6" id x 17" long, 17 x ½" id tubes. Fitted 1998.
PROP3 blades, 14" x 20".
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYNew launch fitted out and plant installed by first owner, Simon De Montfort. First steamed 8 April 1985. Acquired 1987. (Boiler formerly fitted in THE JERSEY LILY)
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