Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: T. Pavitt. (SBA member - South East Region)
Area: Kennet and Avon Canal (UK).
HULLEdwardian style canal inspection launch
Built 1993 by Kingfisher Marine at Leeds.
LOA: 55', Beam: 6' 10", Draft: 2' 6".
Welded steel (10, 6, and 4mm)
Counter stern, black, brown and cream superstructure. Open saloon and closed saloon, bar/kitchen, 2 toilets, central heating.
ENGINETwin, 3" + 3" x 4".
Built 1974 by Severn-Lamb Ltd. at Stratford-on-Avon.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
No.3RH3. Cast trunk frames, ecc driven fp, 400 rpm, 12 IHP, non condensing, T&K mechanical lubricator.
BOILER‘Cyclotherm’ C-12H FT.
Built 1939-45 by US Army.
Fuel: diesel, Pressure: 100 psi, Output: 420 lbs/hr.
No.XR418, Perkins Boilers DC auto control, Penberthy injector, electric FD blower, fwh, Jabsco circ pump. Package unit for bomb disposal. Alternator driven by Trojan 1V, No.6 auxilary engine.
PROP3 blades, 24" x 32".
Shaft: 1˝" SS.
HISTORYHull built to owner’s requirements. First steamed March 1994 and once per month during fitting out. Based on Trent & Mersey Canal. From May 1995 used as mobile catering in local Country Park, and chartered for trips. Engine formerly in GRACE UNDER PRESSURE.
She is now berthed at Frouds Bridge Marina, on the Kennet and Avon Canal. She has not been in use since 1997.
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(Owner) Trent & Mersey Canal

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