Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Whisper
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: J.A. Brock. (SBA member - Wales Region)
Area: River Thames (UK).
HULLOpen launch
Built 1982-85 by Ian McAlpine at Stirling.
LOA: 20', LWL: 18', Beam: 5', Draft: 1' 5".
Steel (1/16")
Straight stem, counter stern, blue, varnished deck, tiller steering. 5 mph, full length canopy.
ENGINECompound, 2½" + 5" x 3".
Built 1985-86 by Ian McAlpine at Stirling.
Design: Gordon Cheape.
Valve(s): pv, Gear: Joy Radial.
On 4 turned columns, HP Xhead driven fp, 550 rpm, 7 IHP.
BOILERIllingworth type VWT.
Built 1999 by Swindon Copper Boilers.
Fuel: paraffin or propane, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating Area: 13.2 sqft.
Drum 6" dia x 19" high, casing 16" dia x 24" high, Lune Valley type burner, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 20" x 22".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYBuilt to spec of first owner, Ian McAlpine, named RENA, first steamed 1985 on River Forth. Acquired 1991 by John Lawson, 1991-92. Renamed 1991. Acquired 1998, new boiler and canopy fitted 1999.
SBA memberUK
 
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(Owner) 1999

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