Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Otter
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.P. Brydon. (SBA member - Midlands Region)
Area: River Trent (UK).
HULLOpen launch
LOA: 20', LWL: 19' 6", Beam: 6' 6".
Clinker pitch pine
Transom stern, green, varnished deck, tiller steering.
ENGINESingle, 4" x 4".
Built c1910 (?).
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Cast frame, 350 rpm, 1½ HP, non-condensing.
BOILERV shell, cross WT.
Built 1940.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi, Grate: 2 sqft.
‘B’ size, shell 20" dia.
PROP3 blades, 12" x 18".
Shaft: 1¼" steel.
HISTORYFormely a naval motor launch fitted out as a steamer by J. B. Patston on River Nene during 1970’s. Steam plant removed c1981 and used as a motor fishing boat. Allowed to become derelict in late 1980’s. Acquired 1997 in sunken condition. Hull and steam plant fully restored and first re-steamed May 1999.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Owner) 1999

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