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An unusual live steam gas fired radio controlled clinker built open launch 'Hilda May' built by S.E.Jeffery. --14½ x 45½in (37 x 114.5cm).
The brass pinned mahogany planked hull, built up on steamed ash frames, with planked fore and aft decking has fittings including Sampson post, cleats, anchor, rope coils, interior seating, bottom boards with gratings, steering console, fenders, tiller, rudder and other details. Power plant details include brass bound wood lagged vertical copper boiler with gas tank and burner and fittings including water and steam line with main stop, displacement lubricator to twin small bore vertical oscilating cylinder engine with disc cranks and coupling to single shaft with three bladed brass propellor and exhaust oil separator. Additional equipment includes dummy coal lockers with oil, tools and spares, boat hook and lifebelt. Finished in varnish and red and polished brightwork. Stand and transmitter.
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The brass pinned mahogany planked hull, built up on steamed ash frames, with planked fore and aft decking has fittings including Sampson post, cleats, anchor, rope coils, interior seating, bottom boards with gratings, steering console, fenders, tiller, rudder and other details. Power plant details include brass bound wood lagged vertical copper boiler with gas tank and burner and fittings including water and steam line with main stop, displacement lubricator to twin small bore vertical oscilating cylinder engine with disc cranks and coupling to single shaft with three bladed brass propellor and exhaust oil separator. Additional equipment includes dummy coal lockers with oil, tools and spares, boat hook and lifebelt. Finished in varnish and red and polished brightwork. Stand and transmitter.
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