Egalité

Owner: A.J. Page

Area: UK-West Midlands

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Nell
Built late by Bossom’s Boatyard Ltd. at Oxford
Fit out by Mr. Taylor
LOA: 20' 0", LWL: 17' 3", Beam: 5' 10", Draft: 1' 9",
Green, varnished deck

Boiler

3-drum WT Built 1992 by Anthony Bever at Swindon
Fuel: paraffin, Pressure: 150 psi,
No.30. Steam drum 7.5/8" x 24", 28 x .5/8" od tubes, Wkettle.

Engine

Single. 3" X 3"
Built 1992 by Anthony Bever at Swindon
Balanced sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
No.B1. New design C.I. bottle frame, Kcond, engine driven fp and circulating pump, about 250 rpm, 3 IHP.

History

Unused hull acquired 1992, new steam plant fitted 1994. Approx miles steamed 1996 - 30. Laid up 1997-98.

Last Modified: 2014.04.01.