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Netta
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: G.J. Tyler. (SBA member - Wales Region)
Area: River Severn (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1982 by Historic Steam Ltd. at Kew Bridge.
LOA: 18', LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 5' 3", Draft: 1' 9".
Carvel teak on oak
No.1. Straight stem, counter stern, off white, varnished deck and interior, tiller steering.
ENGINESingle, 3" x 3".
Built c1895 by F.J. Fuller at Cambridge.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast A frame, forked connecting rod, fp driven by disc crank on end of crankshaft, 350 rpm, 2½ IHP, non-condensing.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1981 by Peter Turvey and Historic Steam Ltd. at Kew.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi, Grate: 1.1 sqft, Heating Area: 18 sqft.
No.1. Wet firebox, shell solid drawn tube 18" dia x 31" high, 53 tubes 1" od x 12" long, hand fp, injector, puffer, bilge ejector, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 17" x 24".
Shaft: 11/8" manganese bronze.
HISTORYDesigned to requirements of first owner Peter Turvey, plant installed 1983 - 4. First steamed Aug 1984. Acquired Oct 1989, steamed each year since. Engine previously fitted in two of F.J. Fuller’s boats, each named NETTA.
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(B. Tyler)

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