Jabberwock
Owner: W. Hickman
Area: USA
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: Cold-moulded mahogany.
Hull designed by William Hickman in Owne
Built 1999 by Rand Speas at Welaka Landing Boatyard, Florida
LOA: 15' 3", LWL: 13' 4", Beam: 4' 10",
Fantail stern, tiller steering, green.
Boiler
VFT Built 1994 by Walter Beckmann at Rhode Island
Fuel: wood, Pressure: 100 psi, Grate area: ¾ sqft, Heating area: 12 sqft,
Steel shell 14" dia x 30" high, 37 x 1?" od tubes 14" long.
Engine
Single. 2 1/2" X 2"Built 1960 by George Clapp
Design: 5A by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. Slip ecc. valve gear.
Cast A frame, ecc driven fp and air pump, 550 rpm, 1 IHP, Kcond.
Propeller
3 blades, 11" X 14"
Shaft: 3/4" Stainless Steel
History
New launch built to owners specification to suit 5A. Fitted out and steam plant installed by owner September 1999. First steamed November 1999.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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