Enchantress
Owner: G.; A. Michelmore; du Mesnildot
Area: UK-West London
Hull
Cabin/Saloon Launch.
Construction: Carvel teak over diagonal pine.
Built 1899 by Kirby Bowen at Eel Pie Island, Twickenham
LOA: 56' 2", LWL: 49' 0", Beam: 9' 0",
Wheel steering, counter stern, black, varnished upperworks.
Boiler
2-drum WT Built 1987 by Ian Ford and Historic Steam Ltd. at Kew
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 180 psi, Heating area: 120 sqft, Output: 1000 lbs/hr,
Drum 10" dia x 40" long, 64" x 1" tubes, casing 38" x 36" x 60" high.
Engine
Double Tandem Compound. 3" + 5 1/8" X 6"Built c188 by T. Smithdale at Acle, Norfolk
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Hammer type frame, Kcond.
Propeller
36" X 48"
Shaft: 2" Stainless Steel
History
Built as electric launch for River Thames, converted motor 1910, sold to Henry Miller, Oulton Broad as a trip boat, renamed VISCOUNTESS BURY, 1923 to Leo Robinson, Oulton Board, renamed ENCHANTESS after complaints by owner of the 1888 VISCOUNTESS BURY. Holiday cruiser on Broads to 1962, 1971 sold as wreck to Frank Bell, Cambridge. Acquired 1978 by Ian Ford restoration completed and steam plant fitted 1990, first steamed summer 1990. Acquired October 1999. Engine formerly in ANTHRACITE 1973-6 and VICEROY for short period.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(Lyn Smith) 1992