William the Fourth
The replica of William the Fourth was built on the banks of the Williams River,
Raymond Terrace from 1985 to 1987 and was launched by Hazel Hawke on the 26th
September 1987.
Great photos in Gallery by NIHA member Steve.
NEW DETAILS ON THE FUTURE OF THE SHIP COMING SOON
William the Fourth, first Australian coastal steamship replica was constructed as a community Bicentenary project.
Its principal dimensions are:
|
LOA |
32.3m |
(106’) |
|
L (Deck) |
26.5m |
(86’11”) |
|
LBP |
24m |
(78’9”) |
|
B (MLD) |
4.8m |
(15’8”) |
|
B (Extreme) |
9.2m |
(30’2”) |
|
Depth (MLD) |
2.5m |
(8’2”) |
|
Draught (mean) |
1.59m |
(5’2”) |
|
Wheel Diameter |
2.44m |
(8’) |
| Displacement
(load) |
110tonnes |
| Speed |
6 knots in smooth conditions |
|
Engine Specifications: |
| Two cylinder compound double acting side lever steam engine. |
| Cylinders 250dia, and 500dia x 750 stroke |
| 1000KPA (150psi) boiler pressure |
| Nominal 75kW (100HP) at 40RPM |
| Weight of Engine 8751kg |
| Boiler scotch wet black 2000-2500 lb/w (150psi) |
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