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You think your coal bill is high

Discussion in 'Everything Else Heritage' started by dace83, Apr 18, 2009.

  1. dace83

    dace83 Well-Known Member

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    Then think about the Lydia Eva and Mincarlo Trust who have recently returned Lydia Eva to steam. It is that last remaining steam herring trawler and lives at Lowestoft and Yarmouth.
    But it costs £1000 in coal to fire her up and £3000 in coal to switch ports.

    http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/conte ... 3A57%3A230

    http://www.lydiaeva.org.uk/lydia_eva.htm
     
  2. simonwass

    simonwass New Member

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    5 ton just to raise steam?
     
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    Kerosene Castle Well-Known Member

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    Heh, makes you think. If it was around today, the daily coal bill for the Titanic would be in the region of £120,000. :smt078
     

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