Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: P.J. Shaw. (SBA member - Scotland Region)
Area: Loch Awe. (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built c1910 at Gourock.
LOA: 25', Beam: 5' 6".
Carvel mahogany on oak
Varnished, wheel steering. Cuddy added 1995.
ENGINETriple Expansion, 2½" + 3½" + 5" x 4".
Built c1890s by W. Sisson & Co. Ltd. at Gloucester.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: Radial.
Engine driven fp and air pump, Kcond. Fitted 1998
BOILERYarrow type 3-drum WT.
Built 1991 by Thames Steam Launch Co. at Chiswick.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 140 psi, Heating Area: 50 sqft, Output: 400 lbs/hr.
Steam drum 10" dia x 24" long, mud drums 6" x 24", casing 37" high x 35" wide x 26" long, red ‘Port Line’ funnel.
PROP3 blades, 20" x 30".
Shaft: 1½" SS.
HISTORYNew to Captain Muntz, Isle of Skye, found derelict and restored and steam plant fitted by owner. First steamed 15 March 1992. Ref: Funnel 75.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Libby Shaw) 1998

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