Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.M. Uprichard. [?])
Area: Basingstoke Canal (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1990-91 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 18
Fit-out by Rod Thompson at Lincoln.
LOA: 18', Beam: 4' 8".
GRP
ENGINECompound, 2" + 3¼" x 2".
Built 1991 by Precision Steam at Tiverton.
Design: Anthony Bever.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.504. Xhead driven fp, 800 rpm, 3 IHP.
BOILERVWT.
Built 1991 by Precision Steam at Tiverton.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating Area: 12½ sqft.
No.702. No.5 size, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 14 x 20.
Shaft: ¾" SS.
HISTORYNew boat built, fitted out and steam plant installed by first owner Rod Thompson on River Witham. First steamed 1991. Acquired Jan 1999.
UK
 
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