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In the world of maritime history, the steam launch holds a legendary status as one of the first vessels ever steered by remote control .
With only a stoker on board to manage the engine, the vessel was successfully guided around the northern end of the lake via radio signals—an incredible feat for the time. launch.bat
After being found derelict in 1966, the Bat was meticulously rebuilt. It is now a featured exhibit at the Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories . Watch the historic steam launch Bat in action here: STEAM LAUNCH BAT Roy Burton YouTube• Oct 22, 2017 2. The Technical Role of "launch.bat" In the world of maritime history, the steam