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James Watt

Owner: F. Meckseper

Area: Germany


Hull

Dinghy. Construction: Clinker oak.
Built 1970
Fit out by Friedrich Meckseper
LOA: 13' 2", LWL: 12' 5", Beam: 4' 3",
Built at Isle of Rügen, varnished.

Boiler

VFT Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 75 psi,
15¾" dia. x 29½" height, riveted, hand fp.

Engine

Single. 2 1/4" X 2"
Design: 5A by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Cast A frame, 350 rpm.

Propeller

3 blades, 300" X 360mm"
Shaft: 30" mm

History

Hull acquired 1971, steam plant fitted by owner, first steamed 1974. Ref: Funnel 31.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


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