Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: The World of Country Life. (non-member)
Area: Sandy Bay, Exmouth (UK).
HULLOpen launch
LOA: 16' 6", Beam: 5' 6".
Clinker mahogany on oak
Transom stern, wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 3" x 4".
Gear: SLRG.
Cast hammer type frames. Former fairground organ engine, reconditioned by David Payne.
BOILERV shell, cross WT.
Built 1946.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi.
‘B’ size No.9596, hand and mechanical fp, injector.
PROP3 blades, 13" x 20".
HISTORYFormer Royal Navy workboat. Restored and steam plant fitted by previous owner David Payne 1989-91. First steamed July 1991. Acquired 1996 at Great Dorset Steam Fair Auction, on static display. Boiler formerly in GAZELLE 1960’s; LADY SOPHINA 1970 - 76; SALAMANDER 1977 - 81; SERINA 1982 - 85; THAMES MIST 1985 - 89.
UK
 
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(David Payne) River Taf

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