Swan of Avon
Owner: E.G. Rose
Area: UK-Midlands
Hull
Passenger launch.
Construction: Carvel teak.
Built 1898
LOA: 31' 6", LWL: 31' 0", Beam: 6' 9", Draft: 2' 0",
Transom stern, wheel steering.
Boiler
VFT Built 1987
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 140 psi, Grate area: 1.58 sqft, Heating area: 20.8 sqft,
Shell 22" dia x 24", 81 x 1" od tubes 12" long.
Engine
Compound. 2 1/2" + 5" X 4"Built 1896
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
2 tfc, cast gunmetal back frame, LP Xhead driven fp, HP Xhead driven air pump, 400 rpm, 8 IHP, Kcond.
Propeller
3 blades, 18" X 24 1/2"
Shaft: 1 1/4" Stainless Steel
History
When new acquired by owners great grandfather, used as a passenger launch at Stratford-on-Avon most of the time since. At some time converted to motor drive, Reconverted to steam 1998 when fresh steam plant fitted by owner. Engine formerly in SELINA 1987-97
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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