Gypsy Toad
Owner: N.W. Heath
Area: UK-Thames
Hull
Open Launch.
Hull model: Frolic 21
Built 1989 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
Fit out by Chrispin Born
LOA: 21' 0", Beam: 5' 8",
Red, tiller steering.
Boiler
VFT Built by Heath Engineering at Witney
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 170 psi,
20" dia x 24" high, 40 x 1" tubes 12" long.
Engine
Compound. 2" + 3 1/2" X 2"Built 1991 by Nigel Heath at Witney
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.
Cast A frames, hand fp, 500 rpm, 3 IHP.
Propeller
3 blades, 17" X 17"
Shaft: 1" Stainless Steel
History
New launch built from bare shell acquired 1991, steam plant fitted by owner, first steamed September 1992.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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(Lyn Smith)
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