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Benson

Owner: P. Skehan

Area: UK


Hull

Narrowboat. Construction: Steel.
Built 1991 by Keith Jones at Market Harborough
LOA: 65' 0", Beam: 7' 0",
Fully fitted out as a canal cruiser.

Boiler

2-drum WT Built 1991 by Historic Steam Ltd. at Kew Bridge Steam Museum
Fuel: Coal,
Steam drum 14" dia x 36" long.

Engine

Twin. 3 1/2" + 3 1/2" X 4"
Built 1991 by Historic Steam at Kew Bridge Steam Museum
On 6 turned columns, situated under stern deck, belt drive to dynamo.

Propeller

3 blades, 22" X 32"

History

Built by first owner Keith Jones. Sold 1993 to Hilary Morgan. Acquired September 1994, engine rebored. All being re-fitted 2000.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


(Brian Hillsdon) Henley, 1993