Otter

Owner: J.P. Brydon

Area: UK-Midlands

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Clinker pitch pine.
LOA: 20' 0", LWL: 19' 6", Beam: 6' 6",
Transom stern, green, varnished deck, tiller steering.

Boiler

V shell, cross WT Built 1940
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 120 psi, Grate area: 2 sqft,
‘B’ size, shell 20" dia.

Engine

Propeller

3 blades, 12" X 18"
Shaft: 1 1/4" steel

History

Formely a naval motor launch fitted out as a steamer by J. B. Patston on River Nene during 1970’s. Steam plant removed c1981 and used as a motor fishing boat. Allowed to become derelict in late 1980’s. Acquired 1997 in sunken condition. Hull and steam plant fully restored and first re-steamed May 1999.

(Owner) 1999