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From: Leon Fisk <lfiskgr@gmail.invalid>
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Subject: Re: boat propulsion - miniature computer-controlled steam plant?
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:29:24 -0400
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On Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:38:41 +0000
Richard Smith <null@void.com> wrote:

<snip>
>Preserved but still in viable service (?)
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Badger
>uses "Unaflow" engines.
>High boiler pressure for reciprocating engine at 470psi
>(/ 470 14.7) ;; 31.97278911564626
>about 32Bar.

Sets sail for the season soon=F0=9F=99=82

=3D=3D=3D
LUDINGTON, MI =E2=80=93 The S.S. Badger car ferry marked the 71st anniversa=
ry
of its maiden voyage across Lake Michigan on Thursday, March 21,
officials said...
=3D=3D=3D

https://www.mlive.com/news/2024/03/ss-badger-car-ferry-marks-71st-anniversa=
ry-of-maiden-voyage-across-lake-michigan.html

There's a link in the article to another that has quite a few historic
photos and a bit more info...

--=20
Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids  MI