Melita

Status: Undergoing restoration - Sold to proud new owner

Owner: Calder William Percival

Area: UK-North West

Hull

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

Fit out by Ian Whatley
LOA: 16' 6", Beam: 5' 9",

Boiler

Blackstaffe-Wood type, WT Built by John Winn and Ian Whatley
Fuel: Coal, Heating area: 24 sqft,
0 tubes.
engine driven pump, hand pump, steam feed pump, Windermere kettle,
Steam drum 6" dia., 2 off water drums 2½" dia. x 24" long. 20 off copper coils.

Engine

Single. 2.25" X 2.25"
Built by Calder W Percival
Design: T1 by: Cyril Taylor
Slide valve. SLRG valve gear.
The original engine was winner of the Taylor Rose Bowl 2007. This engine is now in another steam boat on this register. A new Taylor single is presently being built by the boats new owner Calder W Percival.

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, 13" X 18"

History

Hull purchased at Blyth Northumberland. Timber keel, Kelsons drafts and rubbing strakes renewed and steam plant fitted by owner, Ian Whatley. The boat having changed hands had the steam plant removed and laid as hull only. It was sold in November 2025 where she was re-located to Carlisle in the North West. The present owner Calder W Percival is making a new Taylor single engine on a three bearing bed plate and other modifications to be made as well. it is intended to fit the boat as a "Puffer" for the full steam experience!

Last Modified: 2025.11.18.