Maggie B
Owner: R.M.W. Willis
Area: UK-East Anglia
Hull
Cabin/Saloon Launch.
Construction: Carvel mahogany.
Built c191
LOA: 30' 0", Beam: 7' 0", Draft: 2' 3",
Straight stem, counter stern, wheel steering, forward cabin 5 berths. Built in Cornwall.
Boiler
V shell, cross WT Built 1941
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 120 psi,
No.7595, ‘B’ size, bunkers for 10 cwt, blower, soot blower, air heater.
Engine
Compound. 3" + 5" X 3"Built 1984
Designed by: A.A. Leak
pv on HP, balanced sv on LP valve. SLRG valve gear.
2 tfc, 2 cbs, Xhead driven fp and air pump, Kcond., fw heater, hotwell.
Propeller
3 blades, 22" X 33"
Shaft: 1 1/4" Stainless Steel
History
Former transom stern fishing boat hull named TIGRESS acquired Jan 1984 by previous owner, Frank Birchall, restored, counter added, steam plant fitted and steamed on River Fal, Cornwall. Acquired by present owner Dec. 1990 and taken to Broads. Ref: Classic Boat Sept/Oct 1988. Broads No. W578. Boiler in JASON 1967-71.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(Owner) 1991