Bat
Status: Museum display
Owner: G.H. Pattinson
Area: UK
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: Carvel pine on oak, teak deck.
LOA: 27' 0", LWL: 25' 0",
Straight stem, counter stern. White, black gunwale with gold line. Aft canvas canopy, wheel steering.
Boiler
VFT Built 1969
Fuel: paraffin, Pressure: 120 psi, Output: 250 lbs/hr,
24" dia x 24" high, hand fp, injector, blower, modified Lune Valley burner, white funnel with black band.
Engine
Compound. 3" + 6" X 5"sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
No.709. On 4 turned columns, Xhead driven fp, 14 IHP, 350 rpm, Kcond.
Propeller
3 blades, Right Hand, 22" X 36"
History
Originally owned by I.Storey and Jack Kitchen, used for experiments with remote radio control on Windermere in 1904. 1932-64 motor work boat for Borwick’s (Windermere) Ltd. Acquired 1966 by L. D. Goldsmith, hull restored by Harry Berryman, Guernsey, steam fitted by A. J. Mothersele. Acquired by George Pattinson 1984, now in Windermere Steamboat Museum. (1963 engine fitted in cabin cruiser LANGSTON QUEEN).
Last Modified: 2021.02.18.
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(Windermere Steamboat Museum)
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