Metric units


Genevre

Owner: Chris & Maggie Drake

Area: UK-South West


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Wood epoxy.
Hull model: Elegance
Built 1990 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Port Dinorwic
LOA: 19' 6", Beam: 5' 6",
No.23. Modified ‘Victoria’ class, transom stern, blue, varnished deck and interior.

Boiler

2-drum WT Built 1999 by Historic Steam Ltd. at Kew Bridge Steam Museum
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150 psi,
selectable condensing or non-condensing, engine driven pump, hand pump, injector, Windermere kettle, whistle,
Dual rotary fp, hand fp and Buffalo injector

Engine

Compound. 2" + 3 1/4" X 2"
Built 1991 by Precision Steam at Tiverton
Designed by: Anthony Bever
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
No.505.

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, 15" X 19"
Shaft: 1" 316

History

Built new for first owner Geoffrey Moss, named DARTHULA, plant installed by Precision Steam. Acquired by Robin Ford at Henley auction July 1993. Acquired by Terry Mitchell 2004. Purchased by present owner June 2008, attends SBA and other events throughout the South West and Midland Areas.


Last Modified: 2017.10.27.


Robin Ford (Photo by Sue Milton)

Photos


Evesham Avon


Bristol Avon


Evesham Avon