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Thunderchild

Owner: P.J.S. Nightingale

Area: UK-West Midlands


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 21
Built 1983 by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Lodden
LOA: 21' 0",
Black, varnished deck, counter stern, canvas canopy, wheel and tiller steering.

Boiler

Kingdon type VFT Built 1983 by Langley Engineering at Storrington
Fuel: Coal,

Engine

Compound. 2 1/2" + 4" X 3"
Built 1984 by Porter Engineering at Devon
Design: 6A by: Stuart Turner
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.


Propeller

3 blades,

History

First owner A. David Line on Broads. Acquired 1993. 1999 steamed most weekends.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


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