Shieldhall
Owner: Solent Steam Packet Ltd.
Website: http://www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk/
Area: UK
Hull
Twin-screw hopper/passenger steamer.
Construction: Riveted & welded steel.
Hull in Buil
Built 1955 by Lobnitz & Co. Ltd. at Renfrew
LOA: 268' 0", Beam: 44' 7", Draft: 13' 4", Displacement: 3584000 lbs.
No.1132.
Boiler
Two, RT Scotch Built 1955 by Lobnitz & Co. Ltd. at Renfrew
Fuel: Oil, Pressure: 180 psi,
3 furnace, 12ft dia x 12ft long, 2" dia tubes, bunkers for 78 tons, FD fan.
Engine
Two, Triple Expansion. 15" + 25" + 40" X 30"Built 1955 by Lobnitz & Co. Ltd. at Renfrew
Cast A frames 1600 IHP, separate condenser, full set separate auxiliary pumps, 15 KW Robey generating set.
History
Built for Glasgow Corporation sludge disposal work, registered ON 185030, 1977 to Southern Water Authority, Southampton, retired 1985. Acquired July 1988 for preservation at ‘Ocean Village’ Southampton. Open to public daily, regular summer sailings, available for charter, meetings etc, contact Mike King 02380 230405. Membership Secretary, Mrs. Jill Tulip 02380 899354.
Last Modified: 2014.04.01.
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