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Swift

Owner: E.J. Langley

Area: UK-Chiltern


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: Carvel teak on oak.
Hull in Buil
Built 1892 by J.S. & W.J. Horsham at Bourne End
LOA: 34' 0", Beam: 6' 6",
Blue.

Boiler

VFT Built 1991 by Langley Engineering
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 200 psi, Heating area: 110 sqft,
Shell 34" dia x 34" high, 290 x 1" od tubes.

Engine

Compound. 3 3/4" + 7" X 4 1/2"
Built 1991 by Edward Langley at Shoreham
sv valve. Marshall Radial valve gear.
On 6 turned columns, Kcond, 400 rpm, 19 IHP.

Propeller

3 blades, 22" X 34"
Shaft: 1 1/2" Stainless Steel

History

Hull acquired in derelict condition, fully restored and steam plant fitted by Ed. Langley. First steamed August 1991.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


(Janet Mills) River Thames