Steamboat Register

Egret

Owner: Jeremy Clark

Area: UK-Solent

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 18
Built by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
LOA: 18' 2", LWL: 16' 7", Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 8",
White, varnished deck and interior, green full length canopy, wheel steering.

Boiler

2-drum WT Built 2011 by Manor Farm Engineering at Chew Stoke
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150psi psi, Grate area: 0.83 sqft, Heating area: 14 sqft, Output: 110 lbs/hr,
MFE1101: Drums (Steel) 6" x 22", 74 Cunifer tubes, casing 26" x 21½" x 25".

Engine

Compound. 1 1/2" + 2 1/4" X 2"
Design: Double 5A by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Power: 1 1/2 HP
Cast A frames, ecc driven Whale fp, 750 rpm, Fitted 1990.

Propeller

3 blades, 14" X 21"
Shaft: 1" Stainless Steel

History

Original name John Bull Second hand hull acquired c1989, restored and steam plant fitted by C A Hellyer and first steamed 1990. Approx miles steamed; 1993 - 150; 1994 - 120; 1995 - 65; 1997 - 80; laid up 1998. Purchased by Jeremy Clark in 2011 and name changed to Egret. Boiler rebuilt with cunifer tubes by Kevin Slater of Manor Farm Engineering. Under hull condenser added by owner for use in salt waters of River Hamble. Woodwork stripped and re-varnished.

Last Modified: 2021.04.15.