Octavia

Owner: J.M. Uprichard

Area: UK

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 18
Built 1990 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
Fit out by Rod Thompson at Lincoln
LOA: 18' 0", Beam: 4' 8",

Boiler

VWT Built 1991 by Precision Steam at Tiverton
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Heating area: 12½ sqft,
No.702. No.5 size, Wkettle.

Engine

Propeller

3 blades, 14" X 20"
Shaft: 3/4" Stainless Steel

History

New boat built, fitted out and steam plant installed by first owner Rod Thompson on River Witham. First steamed 1991. Acquired Jan 1999.

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