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Weasel

Owner: A. Potter

Area: UK-North


Hull

Open Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Frolic 18
Built by Steam & Electric Launch Co. at Wroxham
LOA: 18' 0", LWL: 16' 6", Beam: 4' 8", Draft: 1' 6",
Counter stern, white, varnished mahogany deck and interior.

Boiler

Lune Valley type 2-drum WT Built 1982 by Glyn Lancaster Jones at Todmorden
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150 psi, Grate area: 1 sqft, Heating area: 12 sqft,
No.1008. Drums 6" dia x 15" long, 12 tubes.

Engine

Compound. 2" + 3 1/4" X 2"
Built by Anthony Bever at Marshfield
Designed by: Anthony Bever
sv valve. SLRG valve gear.


Propeller

3 blades, 14" X 20"

History

Former petrol engined launch on Norfolk Broads. Converted to steam 1999. Boiler formerly in London Waterbus MERLIN.


Last Modified: 2014.04.01.


(Owner) 2000