Emerald

Owner: M.J. Early

Area: UK-South East

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Carvel mahogany on oak.
Built c189
Fit out 1994 by Mike Early
LOA: 19' 6", LWL: 19' 0", Beam: 5' 10", Draft: 1' 8",
Green hull, varnished deck and interior, wheel steering.

Boiler

Kingdon type VFT Built 1991 by Classic Steam Ltd.
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Grate area: 2½ sqft, Output: 350 lbs/hr,
No.1 size, shell dia 30" x 33" high, 131 tubes 16" long.

Engine

Single. 4" X 4"
Built c189 by Charles Lack & Sons

Propeller

3 blades, 16" X 28"
Shaft: 1 1/4" Stainless Steel

History

Old derelict hull saved from a November 5th bonfire 1975, restored and steam plant fitted by owner 1993-94, first steamed 1994. Ref: Funnel 97. Previously fitted with a compound engine, 2" + 3" x 3½", sv with slip ecc. Reversing. Thought to be former demonstration engine.

Last Modified: 2014.04.01.