Gertrude Matilda

Owner: Ardnaiseig Hotel

Area: UK

Hull

Passenger launch. Construction: Carvel mahogany.
Built 1926 by C.H. Breaker at Bowness-on-Windermere
LOA: 36' 0", Beam: 8' 0", Draft: 2' 4",
White, varnished interior and saloon, wheel steering.

Boiler

VFT Built 1986 by Langley Engineering at Storrington
Fuel: peat, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate area: 5 sqft, Heating area: 65 sqft, Output: 450 lbs/hr,
No.V27. 36" dia x 36", 324 x 1" od tubes 24" long,injector, blower, W kettle, bilge ejector, lake feed.

Engine

Propeller

4 blades, 18" X 42"
Shaft: 1 1/4" Stainless Steel

History

Originally named "The Lady Rowena". Owned Lees of Bowness 1926 - 1956, Borwicks 1965 - 1973, at Nottingham 1982-4, acquired 1984 by late Harry Watson, hull restored, steam plant fitted. First steamed July 1986. Acquired 1999 by Loch Awe Steam Packet Co. for hire or charter.

(Gordon Boyd) Loch Awe Regatta, 1989