Hussar

Owner: C. Henwood

Area: UK-Thames

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Carvel teak on oak.
Built c189
LOA: 28' 0", Beam: 6' 8",
Wheel and hydraulic steering, clipper bow, counter stern, navy blue, varnished deck and interior, aft blue canopy.

Boiler

VFT Built 1987
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150 psi,

Engine

Propeller

3 blades, 18" X 38"
Shaft: 1 1/2" bronze

History

Old hull, owned rebuilt and fitted out by Henwood & Dean, boatbuilders, Hambledon, 1984 - 1992. Steam plant fitted by Ken Woodham and first steamed 1991. Steamed approx 80 hours - 1991; 80 hours - 1992; 40 hours - 1993.

(Brian Smith)