Melita

Owner: I.G. Whatley

Area: UK-North West

Hull

Launch. Construction: GRP.
Hull model: Northumbrian Salmon Coble

Fit out by Ian Whatley
LOA: 16' 3", Beam: 5' 9",

Boiler

Blackstaffe-Wood type, WT Fuel: Oil, Heating area: 24 sqft,
Steam drum 6" dia., water drums (2) 2½" dia. X 24" long. 20 copper coils. 3-jet bar burner.

Engine

Single. 2 1/4" X 2 1/4"
Built by John Winn at Abingdon
Designed by: John Winn
Spiral RG valve gear.

Propeller

13" X 18"

History

Fishing boat hull purchased at Blyth Northumberland. Timber keel, Kelsons drafts and rubbing strakes renewed and steam plant fitted by owner, Ian Whatley.

Last Modified: 2021.10.30.