Lady Marguerita

Status: Renamed - now Bunnahabhain

Owner: Roger Martin

Area: UK-Scotland

Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 21
Built 1993 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
Fit out 1994 by Alan Howarth at Preston
LOA: 21' 0", LWL: 18' 3", Beam: 5' 6",
White, varnished deck and interior. Mahogany, 2 wheel steering.

Boiler

VWT Built 2001 by H. Holt at Hull
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 125 psi, Grate area: 11 sqft,
Pemberthy Injector 16" dia. 72 x .5/8" tubes.

Engine

Propeller

4 blades, 16" X 30"
Shaft: 25" mm

History

New boat, designed and entirely fitted out and steam plant installed by owner. First steamed 1995 and steamed each year since. Originally fitted with a 1994 Reeves Commander (modified) engine 2" + 2" x 2½", 2 ftc, 2 cbs, 500 rpm, sv, SLRG with 3 blade, 15" x 26" propeller. Replaced 2003. Originally fitted with coal fired VFT built by Alan Howarth at Preston in 1994-95. 150 psi. Shell 16" dia x 31" high, all copper, silver soldered, SS superheater, W.kettle, twin cyl Weir type fp. Replaced 2002. Sold to Roger Martin in Scotland in 2014, now called Bunnahabhain - KJS

(Brian Smith)