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Brunette

Owner: J.P. Gauban

Area: France


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Carvel teak.
Built 1934 by Bergius Co. Ltd. at Glasgow
LOA: 28' 0", LWL: 27' 0", Beam: 6' 6", Draft: 2' 9",
Straight stem, transom stern, varnished, 5 knots, hard canopy.

Boiler

Yarrow type WT Built by Bordeaux
Pressure: 100 psi,

Engine

Compound. 2 1/4" + 4" X 4"
Design: (reproduction) by: H. Guy, Cowes
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Cast ‘hammer’ type frames, 350 rpm, coupling between cranks, roller bearings, Kcond, ecc driven fp.

History

Hull new to Mr. Brooks, Totnes Harbour Master, with Kelvin. Acquired c1950 by Messrs Deller, Dobson & Hoare, Stoke Gabriel who converted her to steam. 1984 to N. Somers and others, Acquired c1995 shipped to France. Approx miles steamed, 1996 - 80; 1997 - 100; 1998 - 130; 1999 - 200.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


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