Steamboat Register

Gallant

Owner: Greg Simpson

Area: UK-North West

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Carvel wood.
LOA: 30' 0", LWL: 27' 0", Beam: 7' 0",
Hydraulic steering, yellow, counter stern.

Boiler

3-drum WT Built 1988
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 180 psi, Grate area: 2 sqft, Heating area: 40 sqft, Output: 350 lbs/hr,
No.003. Steam drum 8" dia x 30" long, mud drums 4" dia x 36" long, casing 3' x 3' x 3', Wkettle, superheater. Design by Martyn Blackburn

Engine

Vee Compound. 3" + 5" X 4"
Built 1988
Designed by: Semple Engine Co.
sv valve. Slip ecc. valve gear.
No.002. Cast frames, belt driven air and fp, Kcond, 600 rpm, 12 IHP.

Propeller

3 blades, 21" X 32"
Shaft: 1 1/4" Stainless Steel

History

Hull acquired 1988 in derelict condition, restored by local boat builder John Fuge, steam plant fitted by owner 1988-9, first steamed June 1989, steamed every year since, used on daily passenger tripping during summer. Ref: Classic Boat, May 1989 and Sept 1990. Private cruises by arrangement. Phone: 01726-833278.

Last Modified: 2022.11.05.