Magician

Status: Steaming

Owner: Angelo Boglio

Area: Italy

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 21
Built by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
LOA: 21' 0", LWL: 18' 3", Beam: 5' 8",

Boiler

VFT Built by Tom Goodhand at Gillingham, Kent
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 100 psi,
Riveted steel, 14" dia, 20" height, 16 x 1¼" id tubes.

Engine

Propeller

3 blades,

History

Acquired by first owner Mike Raahauge partly completed from Derek Burnage, Bedford, building completed by owner, at first with a porcupine boiler by John Tilley, 3" x 4" Clinker Boat engine. Fresh steam plant fitted spring 1993. Acqired by Marcus Croone in 1996 for use on Warwickshire Avon. (Engine formerly in BROWNIE 1987-8 and MELISANDE 1985-6). (Boiler in COLUMBINE 1980-88). Aquired by Roger Martin Dec 2008. Intended to fit Steeple engine. Sold to Dr. Angelo Boglio, Quaregna, Italy November 2014 with Porcupine Blr and Steeple Engine as 'kit of parts' - KJS

(Marcus Croome)