Great Lakes Engineering Works Steamship, Fully Renovated - A piece of History!

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION - KEENLY FOR SALE

Delphine is the largest steam yacht built in the US nearly 90 years ago that is still in existence today. Her original owner, Horace Dodge of the Dodge automobile fame designed Delphine's unique quadruple-expansion steam engines, which are still working today. In 1942 she was placed into Naval service and renamed USS Dauntless. After the war she served as a steam ship training vessel for 18 years after which she went throught various owners,finally ending up in France and left in increasing disrepair.

From 1997 to 2003 Delphine underwent a massive restoration. She came to life again back to her original glory thanks to investigation and extensive historical research by her owner's daughter. She now artfully recreates the bygone era of the roaring 20's with all the latest amenities and communication facilities.An exceptional and unique vessel.

Engines:

2 x Quadruple Steam Expansion Engines x 1,500 Hp on each, Expansion Engine open crank
Engine Hours: approx 600 since 2003
Gearbox: Stephanson gear, original  
Propellers: 2 x Fixed straight shaft, original bronze
Maximum Speed    12 knots
Cruising Speed    9 knots
Fuel Consumption: 600 litres/hour @ cruising speed  
(Note: consumption depends on cruise time, “the longer non-stop cruising, the lower the consumption” for example- 5 days non-stop sailing @ 380 litres/hour)

Generators
 2 x MTU V8, each 250 Kw and Stamford generators type HCM 534C1 total power of 946 KVA
Generator Consumption: 1.000 litres/day

Electricity:
 440V/220/60 Hz
Shore Power: 125 Kva
Batteries: as per SOLAS
Main Engine Start: Boilers electrical, main steam engines manually by steam pressure  
Generator Start: Electrical/Batt/ 24 V
Chargers: 220V/12V/24V

Emergency:
1x John Deere emergency generator and Stamford generator type UCM 274F, total power 165KVA 24 V/ 440 V/220/60Hz

Bowthruster: Holland Roer Propellor  
Sternthruster: Holland Roer Propellor w. Azimut System
Hydraulics: 1 x gangway on main deck aft
Davits for lifeboats/rescue boat as per SOLAS
Air Conditioning: 1 x Novenco System
Water Maker: 1 x ENWA reverse Osmosis, 35ton/ day
Water System: 1 x Hydrophor system w/ 4.5 bar  
Toilet System: 1 x Hamann Wassertechnik Vacuum Jet System; USCG Type II approved
Fuel Centrifuge/Separator: Alfa Laval

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