Celmisia
Owner: R. Jardin
Area: UK-South East
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 18
Built 1984 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
Fit out 1985 by Machin, Knight & Sons Ltd. at Rochester
LOA: 18' 0",
White, wheel steering.
Boiler
Kingdon type VFT Built 1985 by Langley Engineering at Storrington
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 120 psi,
Injector, hand fp.
Engine
Compound. 2" + 3 1/4" X 2"Built 1989 by Precision Steam at Tiverton
Design: Swan by: Anthony Bever
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
No.502. Kcond., engine driven air and fp.
Propeller
3 blades, 14" X 20"
Shaft: 3/4" Stainless Steel
History
New launch completely fitted out by Machin, Knight & Sons Ltd. For first owner Eric Groom, named POMPEII. Acquired and renamed by Roger Nash 1988. Aquired by Robbie Jardin 2004.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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