Diantha
Also known as: Dianthus, Ocean Child
Diantha is a ketch of 28.5 ft length on the waterline, designed by A. Mylne & Co. as Design 187 in 1910 and built that year by W H Orivis & Co. of Ipswich. The vessel carries a sail area of 520 square feet. A Volvo Penta two-cylinder oil engine of 25 bhp was fitted in 1973. The current status of the vessel is not known.
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Historical Context
Design 187, Diantha, falls within the productive early period of A. Mylne & Co.'s practice. Founded in 1896, the office had by 1910 established a reputation for seaworthy cruising yachts and fishing vessels. The ketch rig, favoured by Mylne for vessels of this size, offered a balance between sailing efficiency and ease of handling—qualities valued by owners undertaking long-distance cruises under sail. The 1973 engine refit reflects post-war trends toward auxiliary power in sailing yachts, a practical concession that many such vessels underwent as fuel and convenience considerations gained weight.