

Lot 574
A large high speed model steam launch 68.5x10.5x15in(173x27x38cm)
21 July 2007, 10:00 BST
Henley on ThamesSold for £864 inc. premium
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built by W.Tharme, model maker of Birkenhead. Hull of hollowed bread and butter timber construction, with narrow straight stem and elliptical counter stern. Three blade propeller and tiller steering, controlled by a screw rack. Timber decks with raised coaming and coachroof over engine and boiler. Gas fired copper boiler with steam dome and safety valve, pressure gauge reading to 100psi. Single cylinder steam engine with slide valve. 68.5x10.5x15in(173x27x38cm)