Pterion
Owner: J.Q. Lees
Area: UK-Solent
Hull
Cabin/Saloon Launch.
Construction: GRP.
Built 1991 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Ludham
Fit out 1992 by Elephant Boatyard at Bursledon
LOA: 21' 0", LWL: 19' 6", Beam: 5' 8",
Blue, wood cabin.
Boiler
Kingdon type Built 1991 by Classic Steam Ltd. at Storrington
Pressure: 175 psi, Grate area: 3 sqft, Heating area: 32 sqft,
No.1 size, shell 2' dia x 2' 5" high, 140 x ½" id tubes, 18" long.
Engine
Compound. 2 1/2" + 4" X 3"Built 1992 by Alex Ritchie at Wrabness
Design: 6A by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
No.324. Kcond, 300 rpm, 5 IHP.
Propeller
3 blades, 14 3/4" X 28"
Shaft: 1" Stainless Steel
History
New launch built to first owner Tom Hill’s specification. First steamed 24th April 1992. Steamed 110 miles during 1992. Acquired 1997, steamed each year since.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(Daphne Fisher) Windermere, 1999