Steam Launch “GALLANT”
This elegant steam launch was built c1900 and is 30ft long by 6ft 10in beam. Gallant draws about 2ft 6in when loaded, hull being of carvel construction: pitch pine planks on sawn oak frames, with laid hardwood decks. Restored and returned to steam around 1990.
Engine: 10hp V twin compound 3” x 5” x 4″, giving top speed of 7 knots.
Boiler: Coal fired 3 drum Yarrow type water tube boiler, working pressure 180 psi. With current annual inspection and 10 year hydraulic inspection certificates as of March 2016.
For many years Gallant has been operated as a full time business, carrying up to 12 passengers for trips on the river Fowey in Cornwall. As such, the launch is fully licenced to operate by the local harbour authority, with annual inspections.
Watch a video of Gallant here.
Single Cylinder Marine Engine
A single cylinder marine engine. Piston valve with cast back standard, and on bed frame to drive a circulating pump. With flywheel and brass lagging.
For sale in unrestored condition.
SOLD
MUMFORD Single Cylinder Launch Engine
A small single cylinder engine on 4 turned columns by A G Mumford and from a small steam launch. Suitable for fitting to vessels around 25 Ft Long.
SISSONS Quadruple Expansion Marine Engine
Cylinder dimensions:
6” + 8½” +12″ + 16½” x 12” stroke
The ultimate medium sized marine engine….
Price On Application
New Built TWIN CYLINDER Marine Steam Engine
2½ x 3″ Cylinders
A high quality, model engineer built steam launch engine with Stephenson Link reversing gear, on cast back standards and turned front columns. For sale complete with copper inlet and exhaust manifolds, plus mechanical lubricator.
SOLD
TWIN CYLINDER Marine Steam Engine
5 ft high twin cylinder steam engine.
This substantial, high quality steamboat engine was built in Germany and is for sale in good condition. With heavy duty cast back standard and complete with mechanical lubrication system.
Price On Application
Steam Ferry S.S.”BETULA”
An unusual opportunity to buy the remains of a steam ferry, originally built as the S.S. “Perch Rock” by Caledon S.B., Dundee in 1929.
The ferry has had all superstructure removed to form a pontoon, but contains complete and intact steam machinery including:
2x triple expansion main engines 14½ + 28½ + 38 x 24” Cylinders.
2x ‘Scotch’ 3-furnace boilers.
Pumps – various boiler feed, circulation and air pumps, Weir and Drysdale.
Bohn & Kähler 3 KW steam driven generator set.
Price On Application
Taylor Vertical Steam Launch Engine, 2½” x 2½” Cylinder
2½” x 2½” Cylinder.
Approx 30″ High.
Unused engine built to a high standard and in excellent condition.
Three bearing crankshaft with enlarged bewaring areas. Stephenson link reverse gear. Connecting rod is bored to provide oil reservoir for big end. Positive displacement pump for steam oil supply.
For sale in good condition and suitable for use in a steam launch of around 18
Ft.
Paddlesteamer Engine
A rare paddleboat steam engine, this is a large long-stroke horizontal compound that has been removed from a boat and undergone significant restoration work.
Now available for sale, this unusual engine will no doubt find a suitable home.
Price On Application
TWIN HIGH PRESSURE Marine Steam Engine
3″ + 3″ x 5″ Cylinders.
Approx 30″ High.
An English factory made marine steam engine with slide valves and Stephenson Link reversing gear.
On cast standards and fitted with later toothed flywheel for belt work. For sale complete and in good condition.
Compound Steam Launch Engine
120 + 250 x 117 mm Cylinders
A continental built launch engine with link motion reversing gear. On turned front columns and cast back standards, with integral surface condenser. A high quality launch engine of around 40-50 HP @ 250 rpm, at 150 psi.
SOLD
