Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: E.J. Langley. (SBA member - Chiltern Region)
Area: River Thames (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1892 by J.S. & W.J. Horsham at Bourne End.
LOA: 34', Beam: 6' 6".
Carvel teak on oak
Blue.
ENGINECompound, 3¾" + 7" x 4½".
Built 1991 by Edward Langley at Shoreham.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: Marshall Radial.
On 6 turned columns, Kcond, 400 rpm, 19 IHP.
BOILERVFT.
Built 1991 by Langley Engineering.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Heating Area: 110 sqft.
Shell 34" dia x 34" high, 290 x 1" od tubes.
PROP3 blades, 22" x 34".
Shaft: 1½" SS.
HISTORYHull acquired in derelict condition, fully restored and steam plant fitted by Ed. Langley. First steamed August 1991.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Janet Mills) River Thames

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