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Sydney Harbour, off restored heritage Walsh Bay wharves. 29 October 2016.
Vessel at 33°51'06.91" S 151°12'23.48" E
Lady Hopetoun
1902 Steam Launch
Built in Sydney in 1902, VIP and Vice-Regal Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun is a classic example of the grace and style of Edwardian steam launches of her period.
She is maintained in full operational order by Sydney Heritage Fleet’s volunteers and is available for charter on Sydney Harbour, as well as carrying passengers on scheduled Fleet cruises. She is one of the Fleet’s five operational heritage vessels more than 100 years old.
Overall Length 23.5 m
Beam 4.3 m
Mast Height 6.25 m / Above
Funnel Height 5.5 m / WL
Draft 2.0 m
Bunkers 2.75 tonnes
Displacement 45.6 tonnes (lightship – includes boiler and condensed water)
Engine Power 75 kW
Propulsion Single screw steam reciprocating (right handed) – 24 revs/knot
Powered by Triple expansion steam engine
Acquired by the Sydney Heritage Fleet 1965
More at http://www.shf.org.au/explore-the-fleet/our-operational-vessels/lady-hopetoun-1902-steam-launch/
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