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Nellie
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J. Meil. (non-member)
Area: Stromness Harbour (UK).
HULLCabin launch
LOA: 26', Beam: 6', Draft: 2' 6".
Carvel mahogany
Straight stem, transom stern, varnished, forward cabin, wheel and tiller steering, 5½ knots.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4¼" x 3".
Built Pre 1910.
Valve(s): pv.
Enclosed crankcase, belt driven feed and air pumps from crankshaft, Kcond. Fitted c1970.
BOILERV shell, cross WT.
Built 1992-93.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi.
Merryweather style but with flange at base to expose all internal parts when split, shell 20" dia x 4' high, 96 x .7/8" od copper tubes. Battery driven FD fan.
PROP3 blades, RH, 17½" x 32".
Shaft: 1¼" brass.
HISTORYFormerly Admiralty cutter hull, restored and plant fitted by owner. Steamed each year since. (c1968-1970 and 1993 fitted with owner built 31/2" x 3" single). (Previously fitted with a Merryweather ‘B’).
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(Owner) Stromness Harbour

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