Progress

Owner: J. Bullock

Area: UK-Thames

Hull

Cabin/Saloon Launch. Construction: Carvel teak.
Built c189
LOA: 27' 0", LWL: 24' 0", Beam: 7' 0", Draft: 2' 6",
Counter stern, varnished, aft saloon.

Boiler

HWT Built 1974
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 100 psi,
Horizontal drum, 2 water legs with about 40 x ½" inclined, near horizontal WT 10 gall fw tank.

Engine

Propeller

3 blades,

History

Originally a Broads cruiser with motor, named MYRTLE,acquired in 1930’s by Mr Banham, Cambridge and used as a hire cruiser. Acquired 1971 by William Corbett and steam plant installed 1974. Acquired by Wigan Education Dept. Jan 1984, renamed, and on display at Wigan Pier. Owned by Nigel Heath late 1996 to early 1998 when acquired by Julius Bullock. Engine previously in PARAFFINALIA.

(William Corbett) 1981