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Kathleen Ann

Owner: P.R. Nind

Area: UK-Wales


Hull

Open Launch.
Hull model: Frolic 18
Built 1992 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Great Yarmouth
Fit out by Paul Nind
LOA: 18' 0", LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 4' 8",
Counter stern, white, varnished deck and interior, wheel and tiller steeing.

Boiler

Kingdon type VFT Built 1996 by Steam Engineering
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150 psi,
Welded shell, 21" dia x 22" high, hand fp, injector, Wkettle.

Engine

Compound. 2" + 3" X 2 1/2"
Built 1999 by Paul Nind at Tuffley
Design: Commander by: Reeves
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Air pump, Kcond.

Propeller

3 blades, 14" X 20"
Shaft: 3/4" Stainless Steel

History

New launch built and steam plant fitted by owner to his own requirements.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


(Owner) 1999

Photos


(David Creasey) Thames Rally 2004