Daisy

Status: Active use

Area: UK

Hull

Cuddy launch. Construction: GRP.
Built 1988 by West Marine Ltd. at Peel, Isle of Man
Fit out 1988
LOA: 16' 0", Beam: 6' 0",

Boiler

Built 1988 by Langley Engineering at Storrington
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 140 psi,
82 X 0.5" dia tubes. Welded steel ,expanded tubes construction,
condensing, engine driven pump, hand pump, injector, feed water heater, Windermere kettle, whistle,

Engine

2 cyl compound. 2" + 3.25" X 2"
Built 1988 by Precision Steam at Devon
Designed by: Anthony Bever
SLRG valve gear.
Power: 3 HP

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, 15" X 18"

History

Fitted out and steam plant fitted by first owner Denys Drower on the Isle of Man, named Polly D. Feb 1992 sold to Colin Tebbutt, Tighnabruaich. June 1993 acquired by Tony Young and steamed extensively on Scottish canals and lochs as the Lucy Ashton. August 2018 acquired by David Ridland. April 2019 renamed the Daisy.

Added to the register: 2017.03.20. Last Modified: 2023.07.20.