Melita

Status: Dismantled

Owner: Jim Huntley

Website: http://www.youtube.com/steamandthings

Area: UK-South 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.
condensing, engine driven pump, hand pump,
Steam drum 6" dia., 2 off water drums 2½" dia. x 24" long. 20 off copper coils.

Engine

Single. 2.25" X 3"
Built by Richard Rankin
Design: T1 by: Cyril Taylor
Slide valve. SLRG valve gear.
Winner of the Taylor Rose Bowl 2007.

Propeller

Bronze, 3 blades, 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: 2025.01.08.