Steam Launch Eva by Staticon
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Description
One of the earliest examples of a Victorian fast steam launch, EVA was built in 1874 at Thornycrofts in Chiswick as an umpire's launch for Henley Royal Regatta - a purpose she fulfilled for three years from 1874-1876.
Of iron construction and with a non-condensing single cylinder engine she was one of the fastest launches of her day.
In 1876 she was sold to a private collector. At this time the saloon was added and the steering position relocated.
After many years of private ownership she became almost derelict.
Rescued in 1968 by Graham Lindsay, reconstruction was begun.
The River and Rowing Museum at Henley came into possession of Eva in 1996 after which further restoration work was carried out.
This is a view through the saloon of the steering position.
Information from National Historic Ships UK
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Original Photograph 26 Jun 2013
Comments (5)
Cyve
Fantastic POV !
weesel
A priceless gem! Glad she was saved.
blinkings
I wonder why she lost her job as the umpire's launch so quickly?
ontar1
That is fantastic, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whaleman
Excellent shot! I find it interesting how the sides and top construction are so similar to that of some early streetcars, particularly the one I lived in during some summers.