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Owner: R. Hart. (SBA member - North West Region)
Area: Windermere (UK).
HULLSaloon launch
Built 1901 by A. Burgoine at Hampton Wick, Middx.
LOA: 45', LWL: 43', Beam: 7' 1", Draft: 2'.
Carvel wood
Black, aft saloon, wheel steering.
ENGINECompound, 4" + 8" x 5".
Built 1901 by A. Burgoine at Hampton Wick, Middx.
Valve(s): pv on HP, sv on LP, Gear: SLRG, Pumps: Hand fp, auxiliary duplex fp, injector, engine driven ap, Kcond, hotwell, Wkettle..
On 6 turned columns, 20 IHP.
BOILER2-drum WT.
Built 1978 by Wilson & Kyle Ltd. at Brentford.
Fuel: oil, Pressure: 250 psi, Heating Area: 150 sqft, Output: 750 lbs/hr.
Steam drum 7" dia x 39½" long, mud drum 6" dia x 40" long, casing 38" x 34", twin Lune Valley burners. Fitted 1980.
PROP3 blades, 24" x 36".
Shaft: 1½" SS.
HISTORYBuilt for Burgoine’s own fleet, named ATALANTA, used for coaching and tripping; later renamed HAMPTON.
Acquired by D. Kyle during 1930’s, used extensively on lower River Thames. Converted to motor drive 1950’s. Restored to steam 1980 with original engine. (During 1970’s engine in TUBBY CAT)
Acquired by Knight family August 1988 and used on River Medway.
Acquired by Ronnie Hart in 2004 and transferred to Lake Windermere.
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(Knight Family) 1990

(Brian Smith) Windermere 2004

 

Windermere 2006

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