Metric units


Beeswing

Owner: J.J. Soulsby

Area: UK-Wales


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 18
Built 1984 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
Fit out at Hereford
LOA: 18' 0", LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 4' 9",
White.

Boiler

2-drum WT Built 1985 by Thames Steam Launch Co. at Chiswick
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 90 psi, Heating area: 16 sqft,
No.049. Drums 7" dia x 23" long, boiler casing and assembly by owner, size 24" x 22" x 20".

Engine

Twin. 2 1/4" + 2 1/4" X 2"
Built 1983 by Jeremy Soulsby at Hereford
Design: Swan by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Kcond., ecc. driven fp and air pump.

Propeller

3 blades, 14" X 20"
Shaft: 3/4" SS

History

New launch, built and entirely fitted out by owners. First steamed May 1986.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


(Owners) Milford Haven