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Asphodèle II

Owner: A. Coudurier

Area: France


Hull

Cabin/Saloon Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 30
Built 1989 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
LOA: 30' 0", LWL: 28' 0", Beam: 6' 6", Draft: 3' 0",
White, wheel steering, clerestory roof saloon, 2 berths.

Boiler

Kingdon type VFT Built 1989 by Langley Engineering at Storrington
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 175 psi,
No.3 size

Engine

Compound. 3" X 3 1/4+6"
Built 1989 by Langley Engineering at Storrington
sv valve. Radial valve gear.
On 6 turned columns, Xhead driven air pump, 350 rpm, 15 IHP.

Propeller

3 blades,

History

Construction started by M.R. Coates, Whitby, England. Bare hull with unused machinery acquired 1996. Fitting out completed by J.P. Amy Boatyard, Courchevel. First steamed 1996. Approx miles steamed 1996 - 200; 1997 - 600; 1998 - 300; 1999 - 800.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


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