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Dimensions |
Alaska is 60'
long, 9'6" beam and draws 3'2". |
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Construction |
Alaska is constructed
of double diagonal teak
over oak frames, painted hull and highly varnished
teak superstructure where appropriate. |
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Engine |
The original
non-condensing steam engine by Seeking's of Gloucester which has two
cylinders 6.5" in diameter and 7" stroke. It is of
a twin simple pattern with no expansion and steam used to push the
pistons down and up, giving 4 power strokes per revolution. |
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Boiler |
Alaska has worn
out 3 boilers during her life. The current one was installed in 1982
and operates at 100 lbs per sq. inch pressure.
It is a side fired locomotive type with 101 fire tubes. The boiler can
be fired with coal but for environmental reasons is now fired with
high density wood briquettes made from waste sawdust and wood chips
from furniture manufacturing. This makes 'Alaska' completely carbon
neutral and saves approximately 15 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
in a typical year. |
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Weight |
Alaska's
deadweight is 20 tons. |
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Capacity |
Alaska is licensed
for up to 36 passengers |
