Hi Wearyman, The SBA did a very good paper on the use of copper for making boilers. Now only available in cd format it can be obtained from Geoff Newton, cost £5. One member of my model engineering club de-rated the design for his proposed water tube boiler from 105psi to 77psi after reading it and ...

Hi Folks, Just to say that the company limited by guarantee was granted its Registered Charity number today the 22 June 2010. A huge amount of work was put into this and thanks are due to the National Historic Ships Register for their help. We will be setting up a Paypal account to accept donations....

Hi All, Just to say The Shamrock Trust has been incorporated as company limited by guarantee with nine founding directors. We are setting up a Friends of Shamrock group and in due course, when some more admin hoops have been jumped through, will be setting up a Paypal account for donations. The work...

Hi Pete, A front hitch on a Defender 90 or Discovery is great for confined manoeuvring, such as at Ferry Nab, the slipway at Chester on the Dee and at assorted marinas on the canals. I take the hitch off when travelling normally. I also use an extension bar rigidly attached to the trailer because al...