Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.V. Laverick. (SBA member - South West Region)
Area: Kennet & Avon Canal (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1989 by Walter Simmons at Fowey.
Designed by Walter Simmons.
Fit-out by Walter Simmons.
LOA: 23', LWL: 20' 5", Beam: 5' 10".
Cold-moulded mahogany
Dark blue, varnished deck
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 4" x 3".
Built 1987 by W. Simmons.
Design: Stuart Turner, 6A.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
2 tfc, 2 cbs, Kcond., 600 rpm, 5 IHP.
BOILERBlackstaffe type 3-drum WT.
Built 1987 by W. Simmons.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating Area: 24 sqft, Output: 160 lbs/hr.
Pressure vessel by S.D. Williams, Newport, Gwent. top drum 5" dia, mud drums 2" dia x 2' 2" long, 4 downcomers.
PROP3 blades, 18" x 24".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYDesigned and built by first owner Walter Simmons for estuary use and light enough for trailing. First steamed May 1990. Acquired March 1992, based in Cornwall, laid up Oct. 1993, recommissioned July 1999. Ref: Classic Boat March 1991.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Lyn Smith) Devizes, 1999.

 

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