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Owner: C. Mowatt. (SBA member - South East region) Area: Trailable (UK).
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HULL | Open launch Built 1994 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham. Model: Frolic 21 LOA: 21', Beam: 5' 8", Draft: 1' 9". Wheel steering. | |
ENGINE | Compound, 2½" + 4" x 3". Built 1998 by Clive Mowatt at Chislet. Design: Stuart Turner, 6A. Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG. Xhead driven fp and air pump, 4½ IHP, keel c. | |
BOILER | VFT. Built 1998 by Historic Steam Ltd. at Kew Bridge Steam Museum. Shell 24" dia x 24" high, tubes 16" long. | |
PROP | 3 blades, 16" x 26". Shaft: 11/8" SS. | |
HISTORY | New launch, built and fitted out, and steam plant fitted by owner Clive Mowatt. First steamed 18th April 1998. Steamed approx miles, 1998 - 50; 1999 - 70.
Aquired by John Crossman 2004.
Reaquired by Clive Mowatt 2008. | | Data: Aug 04.
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