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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.Q. Lees. (SBA member - Solent Region)
Area: The Solent (UK).
HULLCabin launch
Built 1991 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Ludham.
Fit-out 1992 by Elephant Boatyard at Bursledon.
LOA: 21', LWL: 19' 6", Beam: 5' 8".
GRP
Blue, wood cabin.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1992 by Alex Ritchie at Wrabness.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.324. Kcond, 300 rpm, 5 IHP.
BOILERKingdon type.
Built 1991 by Classic Steam Ltd. at Storrington.
Pressure: 175 psi, Grate: 3 sqft, Heating Area: 32 sqft.
No.1 size, shell 2' dia x 2' 5" high, 140 x ½" id tubes, 18" long.
PROP3 blades, 14¾" x 28.
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYNew launch built to first owner Tom Hill’s specification. First steamed 24th April 1992. Steamed 110 miles during 1992. Acquired 1997, steamed each year since.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Daphne Fisher) Windermere, 1999

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