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WISP 6HP William Ivan Scott Purvis 
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Built: 1950 Length: 27' Beam: 7'6" |
Draft: 3' HP: 15 |
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Engine 3x5.5x3 cmpd engine & surface condenser, 1992 Propane fired boiler |
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History Built for American Can, by Russel Bros. In the 1950's as an alligator. Worked over 30 years on the Pic River, then purchased by Purvis Marine Ltd. In 1990 a complete remodelling, involved a new superstructure and a steam plant that consisted of a 2 cylinder 3x3 high pressure steam engine and a propane fired boiler. In 1992 the engine was replaced by a 3x5.5x3 cmpd engine and a surface condenser. |
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