Owner: D.W. Laing
Area: UK-Thames
Open Launch.
Construction: Carvel wood.
Built 1980 by Rodney Lomax at Mullaghmore
LOA: 19' 0", Beam: 5' 6", Draft: 1' 9",
Transom stern, varnished, wheel steering.
Kingdon type VFT Built 1986 by Langley Engineering at Storrington
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 160 psi, Grate area: 1.14 sqft, Heating area: 32 sqft,
No.K24, No.1 size, welded, shell 2' dia x 2' high, hand fp, hotwell, blower.
3 blades, 15" X 30"
New boat built to owners requirements, as copy of OXBIRD, fitted out completely by Langley Engineering, first steamed January 1987. Ref: Classic Boat, July 1988. Retubed 1997. 2005 laid-up but planning to launch 2006.