Video: Steam Launch 'Consuta' Up Beyond Oxford In The Mist
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Now that would be very enjoyable indeed! What a beautiful craft she is, and a very historic stretch of the Thames too. I went to their website and downloaded their engineer's handbook - she has the original 1898 engine. It's sad that the only steam-powered vessels still flying the Red Ensign are preserved historic vessels such as this, and my hard-earned 2/E ticket is now a mere curiosity. I'd love to own an old steam vessel .
Anyway, great video, thanks for posting matey!
Anyway, great video, thanks for posting matey!
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Built by Sam Saunders ( Consuta plywood would later be incorporated into his aircraft) ; he was the Saunders of Saunders- Roe no less.
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Re: Video: Steam Launch 'Consuta' Up Beyond Oxford In The Mist
A very interesting history indeed. In his testimonial to Sam Saunders the Consuta's owner, Col. Frank Willan, mentions another boat-building friend of his; a certain Mr. Thornycroft.Motormouse wrote: ↑18 Mar 2021, 18:29Built by Sam Saunders ( Consuta plywood would later be incorporated into his aircraft) ; he was the Saunders of Saunders- Roe no less.
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I enjoyed looking through the engineer's handbook. Had no idea that "it is very inconsiderate to make smoke while passing
through a lock." I guess that makes sense.
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through a lock." I guess that makes sense.
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Does it say how to stop the smoke while the fire is going?
No wonder that boat was sunk; they were all driving on the right hand side of the river. Brits are used to using the left lane.
Why does EVERYTHING happen around Oxford? Books, documentaries, steam yacht videos.....
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Thanks Brian,
That would also stop them speeding off without paying the lock fee.
That would also stop them speeding off without paying the lock fee.
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Whoops, double posted
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I would recommend you search out copy of Messrs Wheeler and Tagg book " From Sea to Air" which is second part of Sam Saunders story. This follows on from earlier book "From River to Sea" which details his boats by same authorPaul K wrote: ↑18 Mar 2021, 20:24A very interesting history indeed. In his testimonial to Sam Saunders the Consuta's owner, Col. Frank Willan, mentions another boat-building friend of his; a certain Mr. Thornycroft.Motormouse wrote: ↑18 Mar 2021, 18:29Built by Sam Saunders ( Consuta plywood would later be incorporated into his aircraft) ; he was the Saunders of Saunders- Roe no less.
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