by Tony Clayton
Member since 11-Nov-2005
Build Type: Kit→ Constructo
Country: England / United Kingdom
Era: 1815-1914
Length Range: 020-40 feet (6-12m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type:
- Fuel→ Coal
- Impeller→ Propeller
- Engine→ Reciprocating Steam
Scale: 1:26
Subject Type: Vessel→ Pleasure / Sport→ Cruising
British, ca. 1900
About the Vessel
A typical steam-powered launch used for leisure cruising on the Thames River around London, England.
Model Image
Webmaster’s Note:
I found a link (provided below) to a steam launch named Elidir, which was built in 1976. Though similar, there are noticeable differences between the model and this vessel. Presumably, this is why the modeler chose to omit the name from the title of this web entry and list generically as a ca. 1900 steam launch, even though the name Elidir appears on the model.
Links
- The Steamboat Association of Great Britain – Steamboat Register
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