Dalmore

Owner: Ken Henderson & Scott Johnston

Area: UK-Scotland

Hull

Cabin/Saloon Launch. Construction: Carvel larch on oak.
Hull model: Cabin Launch
Built 1906
LOA: 26' 0", LWL: 25' 3", Beam: 8' 2", Draft: 2' 6", Displacement: 6050 lbs.
Believed built on River Thames, possibly as a Naval Pinnace. Transom stern. GRP sheathed painted white, with varnished deck and interior. Weight 2750kg in the water, 3500kg on the trailer

Boiler

Merryweather & Sons Built 1944 by Merryweather & Co.
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 120 psi,
Steel drum(s). 65 X 1" dia Copper tubes. Welded shells which bolt together with expanded co construction,
non-condensing, engine driven pump, hand pump, injector, steam feed pump, feed water heater, Windermere kettle, whistle,
No.8536. ‘B’ size. The boiler was built during the Second World War and was supplied for steaming out bombs. It was never used for this purpose. The boiler was purchased by Bob Smith still 'in the box'. The first steaming of this boiler was by Bob in 1996. Stainless steel ashpan. Merryweather Lifting Injector

Engine

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, Right Hand, 22" X 32"
Shaft: 1.25" Stainless Steel
FAL Propellers, Buckie

History

Believed originally named PUNCH and may have been a sailing vessel as a step for a mast still exists. Rebuilt in Norwich during the 1950’s when named SILVER HERON. The hull was fitted with an internal combustion engine probably at this time. 1980’s came to Harry Watson to partner his LADY ROWENA on Loch Awe. Subsequently sank and became derelict. 1994 acquired by Bob Smith. Completely rebuilt and steam plant fitted 1997-99. First steamed August 1998. Engine believed formerly to be in a launch named MAY. Thames Vintage Boat Club Register No. 28. 2004 acquired by Graham Lyle. 2005 reacquired by Bob Smith. 2012 acquired by Ken Henderson. Fitted with large capacity batteries for stand-by electric outboard, and other on-board electric loads. Steam bilge ejector, and electric bilge pump. Webasto Diesel cabin air heater. Dalmore now sails regularly on Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and occasionally on Windermere.

Tigger's Landing, Loch Katrine 2018