Alexandra, Edwardian Steam Launch. Built by Peter Oram (photos) and powered by a Cheddar Pin-Tail steam engine; modified by Ken Dyer and now owned by Peter Taylor (Peter's comments).

Stately steam Motor Yacht; model: Colin Vear (scratch built)

Classic Steam powered yacht; "Skean Dhu" is the "black dagger" that some Scotsmen keep in their socks... the dagger should not be drawn without striking blood, wich must make undressing in the evening interesting! but apparently the name should be spelt "sgian dubh". However, lovely boat model (Model: Andy Davis).

Steam Launch "Alexandra" with working steam engine; Model: Peter Oram.

Classic steam powered launch; model: Arthur Shannon

A steam engined launch using a propane cylinder as the heat source. Model: Ray Hellicar.

Swan, an elegant motor launch; model: Ray Hellicar.

A Thames River yacht from the early 20th century. The shallow draft and lack of keel makes her very tender with sails set. Model: David Searle (scratch built)

Victoria, steam launch, fitted with Cheddar boiler and Hemmings steam engine; one of the earliest steam models to grace the pond; model: Greg Reid.