Elegance
Owner: I.E. Lindley
Area: UK
Hull
Cabin/Saloon Launch.
Construction: Carvel teak on oak, elm keel.
Built 1895 by H. Guy at Cowes
LOA: 48' 6", LWL: 40' 0", Beam: 8' 6",
White, varnished deck and top works, wheel steering.
Boiler
Yarrow type 3-drum WT Built 1997 by Blackbeth Engineering at Whimple
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Output: 2000 lbs/hr,
2 steam atomising burners.
Engine
Compound. 5 3/4" + 12" X 8"Built 1918 by US Navy
Design: Type M pv on HP, sv on LP valve. On turned columns, Kcond, 300 rpm, 84 IHP, engine driven air and fp.
Propeller
4 blades, 33" X 36"
Shaft: 2 3/4" Stainless Steel
History
New to Major Frank Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, named JAP, yawl rig, converted motor 1908, many owners. 1949 renamed SUE, 1958 renamed ADRIAS. Acquired 1991 in dismantled condition, restoration started and steam plant fitted by Wolf Zeuner. Acquired Aug 1997, restoration completed and new boiler fitted. Renamed. (1993-97 fitted with Edward Langley 2 drum WTB).
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(Western Morning News) 1997