Beausorbe
ex Rosemary V
Beausorbe, originally named Rosemary V, is an International Metre Class yacht designed by A. Mylne & Co. (design 334) and built in 1930 by D. Munro & Son of Blairmore. The vessel measures 27 feet on the waterline with a beam of 10 feet and draft of 6 feet, carrying 532 square feet of sail. She remains in existence.
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Historical Context
By 1930, A. Mylne & Co. had established itself as one of Scotland's foremost yacht design offices, with a portfolio spanning cruising yachts, racing craft, and one-design classes. The International Metre Class represented a significant portion of the firm's work during this era, offering owners a measurement rule that balanced competitive racing with practical seaworthiness. Design 334 (Rosemary V/Beausorbe) sits within a period of sustained activity at the office. The early 1930s saw continued demand for racing yachts from Scottish and British owners, despite the economic pressures of the Great Depression. D. Munro & Son's construction of this design reflects the continuing health of the Scottish yacht-building trade and the reputation A. Mylne & Co. maintained among quality builders.