Mosquito

Owner: J.M. Blackburn

Area: UK-North West

Hull

Fast launch. Construction: Riveted steel.
Hull in Owne
Built 1987 by Martyn Blackburn at Elvington, York
LOA: 46' 0", LWL: 46' 0", Beam: 6' 10", Draft: 4' 0", Displacement: 13000 lbs.
White with varnished teak interior. Some walnut panelling. Canopy aft, cruiser stern, wheel steering. 17 mph

Boiler

3-drum Yarrow WT Built 1988 by Martyn Blackburn
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 250 psi, Grate area: 7 sqft, Output: 220 lbs/hr,
2 injectors from lake. Steam drum 12½" dia x 4' 6" long, mud drums 8" x 4' 6", Wkettle. Superheater

Engine

Propeller

3 blades, 34" X 56"
Shaft: 2 1/2" Stainless Steel

History

New launch, entirely designed and built and machinery fitted by owner. First steamed 1988, with the name ELFIN, later renamed.

17 knots!