Steam paddle tug - John H Amos
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Steam paddle tug - John H Amos
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 17 Apr 2010
A view of the engine room of the historic paddle tug John H Amos, built in 1931. The paddles were turned by a pair of diagonal compound engine by Bow, McLachlan of Paisley. The cylinders are 17.25 & 34.5" x 44" and reversing is by Bremme radial valve gear. The engines took steam at 125 psi and could be worked independently or clutched together. This is the only surviving steam paddle tug in the UK but, as can be seen, is in a very poor condition both internally and externally. It is hoped that money can be raised for a full restoration to steam.
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