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Melita
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
Owner: I.G. Whatley. (SBA member - North West Region)
Area: (UK).
HULLLaunch
Model: Northumbrian Salmon Coble
Fit-out by Ian Whatley.
LOA: 16' 3", Beam: 5' 9".
GRP
ENGINESingle, 2¼" x 2¼".
Built by John Winn at Abingdon.
Design: John Winn.
Gear: Spiral RG.
BOILERBlackstaffe-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.
PROPRH, 13" x 18".
HISTORYFishing boat hull purchased at Blyth Northumberland. Timber keel, Kelsons drafts and rubbing strakes renewed and steam plant fitted by owner, Ian Whatley.
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