Index The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Swan of Avon
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, 01/09
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  Owner: E.G. Rose. (SBA member - Midlands region)
Area: Warwickshire Avon (UK).
HULLPassenger launch
Built 1898.
LOA: 31' 6", LWL: 31', Beam: 6' 9", Draft: 2'.
Carvel teak
Transom stern, wheel steering.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 5" x 4".
Built 1896-1912.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
2 tfc, cast gunmetal back frame, LP Xhead driven fp, HP Xhead driven air pump, 400 rpm, 8 IHP, keel c.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1987.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 140 psi, Grate: 1.58 sqft, Heating Area: 20.8 sqft.
Shell 22" dia x 24", 81 x 1" od tubes 12" long.
PROP3 blades, 18" x 24½".
Shaft: 1¼" SS.
HISTORYWhen new acquired by owners great grandfather, used as a passenger launch at Stratford-on-Avon most of the time since. At some time converted to motor drive, Reconverted to steam 1998 when fresh steam plant fitted by owner. Engine formerly in SELINA 1987-97
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