Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: R. Kaighin. (SBA member - Thames Region)
Area: Basingstoke Canal (UK).
HULLCabin launch
Built 1880s.
LOA: 30', Beam: 6' 6", Draft: 2' 6".
Carvel larch and spruce on oak
Straight stem, counter stern, white, varnished deck and interior, 8 seats, wheel steering.
ENGINESingle, 4" x 4".
Built 1975.
Valve(s): sv, Gear: SLRG.
Ecc. driven fp, non condensing, 400 rpm, 1½ IHP. Fitted 1986.
BOILERV shell, cross WT.
Built 1946.
Fuel: coal, Pressure: 120 psi.
‘B’ size No.9433. All welded, shell 16" dia, exhaust fw heater, blower, 3 cwt bunker, Wkettle.
PROP3 blades, 18" x 27".
Shaft: 1" SS.
HISTORYFormer Broads launch and work boat, owned by J.Hobrough, Norwich. Known to have been derelict in 1970, plant fitted by previous owner during 1970’s. Nov. 1982 to Jonathan Wade. Acquired March 2000, being refitted. (1975-84 engine in SMAUG).
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