Paper Moon
Owner: The World of Country Life
Area: UK
Hull
Open Launch.
Construction: Clinker mahogany on oak.
LOA: 16' 6", Beam: 5' 6",
Transom stern, wheel steering.
Boiler
V shell, cross WT Built 1946
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 120 psi,
‘B’ size No.9596, hand and mechanical fp, injector.
Engine
Single. 3" X 4"SLRG valve gear.
Cast hammer type frames. Former fairground organ engine, reconditioned by David Payne.
Propeller
3 blades, 13" X 20"
History
Former Royal Navy workboat. Restored and steam plant fitted by previous owner David Payne 1989-91. First steamed July 1991. Acquired 1996 at Great Dorset Steam Fair Auction, on static display. Boiler formerly in GAZELLE 1960’s; LADY SOPHINA 1970 - 76; SALAMANDER 1977 - 81; SERINA 1982 - 85; THAMES MIST 1985 - 89.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(David Payne) River Taf