Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Pampas
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: K.F. Douch. (SBA member)
Area: British Columbia (Canada).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1988 by Walter Beckmann at Rhode Island.
Fit-out by Ken Douch.
LOA: 20', LWL: 19', Beam: 4', Draft: 1' 4".
GRP
White, varnished mahogany deck.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 2".
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
On turned columns, Xhead driven fp and air pump, 400 rpm, 4 IHP, Kcond.
BOILER2-drum WT.
Built 1989 by Beckman at Rhode Island.
Fuel: wood, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 2 sqft, Heating Area: 48 sqft.
Steam drum 4" dia, mud drums 2" dia x 24" long, casing 16" x 22" x 34" high.
PROP3 blades, 18" x 27".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYNew boat, steam plant fitted by owner 1989-1990. Approx miles steamed 1998 - 30; 1999 - 20. Engine formerly in ALENA.
SBA memberCanada
 
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