Jane
Owner: A. Grimmett
Area: UK-Midlands
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: Carvel pitch pine on oak.
Built 1923 by Vosper & Co. at Portsmouth
LOA: 20' 0", Beam: 5' 3", Draft: 1' 6",
No.1435, transom stern, Britannia blue, varnished teak deck and interior, tiller steering.
Boiler
Kingdon type VFT Built 1990 by David Sykes at Norwich
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 175 psi,
30" high, 97 x ¾" tubes.
Engine
Compound. 2 1/2" + 4" X 3"Built 1984 by David Sykes at Fareham
Design: 6A by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
2 tfc, 2 cbs, ecc driven fp, LP Xhead lever driven air pump, Kcond, 3 IHP.
Propeller
3 blades, 16" X 25"
Shaft: 1" bronze
History
Built as motor launch for Admiral Fisher, Portsmouth, 1974 Percy Coles, Hayling Island, 1976 Andy Green, acquired Sept 1983 by David and Barbara Sykes, hull restored and plant fitted. First steamed 1986. Acquired 1998, being refitted after layup for several years. Previously fitted with 1983 built Blackstaffe WTB.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(Chris Seago) River Cam Regatta, 1987