Nellie

Owner: J. Meil

Area: UK

Hull

Cabin/Saloon Launch. Construction: Carvel mahogany.
LOA: 26' 0", Beam: 6' 0", Draft: 2' 6",
Straight stem, transom stern, varnished, forward cabin, wheel and tiller steering, 5½ knots.

Boiler

V shell, cross WT Built 1992
Fuel: Coal, Pressure: 150 psi,
Merryweather style but with flange at base to expose all internal parts when split, shell 20" dia x 4' high, 96 x .7/8" od copper tubes. Battery driven FD fan.

Engine

Propeller

3 blades, Right Hand, 17 1/2" X 32"
Shaft: 1 1/4" brass

History

Formerly Admiralty cutter hull, restored and plant fitted by owner. Steamed each year since. (c1968-1970 and 1993 fitted with owner built 31/2" x 3" single). (Previously fitted with a Merryweather ‘B’).

(Owner) Stromness Harbour