Steamboat Register

King Edward

Owner: A.D. Crane

Area: UK-Midlands

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Celandine 16
Built 1992 by Island Chain & Marine Services Ltd. at Canvey Island
LOA: 16' 6", LWL: 14' 6", Beam: 5' 3",
Cream, varnished deck, tiller steering.

Boiler

VFT Built 1992 by Island Chain & Marine Services Ltd. at Canvey Island
Pressure: 125 psi, Grate area: ¾ sqft, Heating area: 19 sqft, Output: 130 lbs/hr,
18" dia x 30" high, 56 x 1" od tubes.

Engine

Twin. 2 1/4" + 2 1/4" X 2 1/4"
Built 1992 by Island Chain & Marine Services Ltd. at Canvey Island
sv valve. Condenser, duplex fp, Jacsco circulating pump, 400 rpm, 2 IHP.

Propeller

3 blades, 14" X 20"
Shaft: 3/4" Stainless Steel

History

Builder’s prototype ‘Celandine’ class hull. First steamed Jan 1993. Originally called ‘Celandine’, owned by Richard Yetton.

Last Modified: 2014.04.01.