Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: A. Potter. (SBA member - North Region)
Area: Windermere (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham.
Model: Frolic 18
LOA: 18', LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 6".
GRP
Counter stern, white, varnished mahogany deck and interior.
ENGINECompound, 2" + 3¼" x 2".
Built by Anthony Bever at Marshfield.
Design: Anthony Bever.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
BOILERLune Valley type 2-drum WT.
Built 1982 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Todmorden.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate: 1 sqft, Heating Area: 12 sqft.
No.1008. Drums 6" dia x 15" long, 12 tubes.
PROP3 blades, 14" x 20".
HISTORYFormer petrol engined launch on Norfolk Broads. Converted to steam 1999. Boiler formerly in London Waterbus MERLIN.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Owner) 2000

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