Lady Rose

Owner: G. Crowe

Area: UK-North East

Hull

Cabin/Saloon Launch. Construction: Carvel wood.
Built 1980 by H.L. Dorey at Reading
LOA: 23' 0", LWL: 20' 0", Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 1' 9",
Blue, white topstrake, varnished deck and interior, wheel steering.

Boiler

VFT Built c199
Fuel: Coal, Grate area: 1.2 sqft,
3' high.

Engine

Propeller

3 blades,
Shaft: 27" mm

History

Built and fitted out as a steamer by Herbert Dorey in time for the Henley Trad Boat Regatta Oct 1981, named ELLERY QUEEN. Sold to H.G. Edwards, Chingford. 1992 owned by Derek Parnaby, Co. Durham. Hull completely refurbished by E.&S, Gott, Pickering. Fresh steam plant fitted . Acquired 1997.

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