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Shandon

Owner: James Carstairs

Area: UK-Scotland


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Carvel mahogany on oak.
Built c191 at Gourock
LOA: 25' 0", Beam: 5' 6",
Varnished, wheel steering. Cuddy added 1995.

Boiler

Yarrow type 3-drum WT Built 1991 by Thames Steam Launch Co. at Chiswick
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 140 psi, Heating area: 50 sqft, Output: 400 lbs/hr,
Steam drum 10" dia x 24" long, mud drums 6" x 24", casing 37" high x 35" wide x 26" long, red ‘Port Line’ funnel.

Engine

Triple Expansion. 2 1/2" + 3 1/2" + 5" X 4"
Built c189 by W. Sisson & Co. Ltd. at Gloucester
sv valve. Radial valve gear.
Engine driven fp and air pump, Kcond. Fitted 1998

Propeller

3 blades, 20" X 30"
Shaft: 1 1/2" Stainless Steel

History

New to Captain Muntz, Isle of Skye, found derelict and restored and steam plant fitted by PJ Shaw. First steamed 15 March 1992. Ref: Funnel 75.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


(Libby Shaw) 1998