Eilidh
Eilidh is an auxiliary cutter designed by A. Mylne & Co. in 1931 as design 331. Built that same year by A M Dickies at Bangor, Wales, she measures 39 feet on the waterline with a beam of 12.1 feet and a draft of 7.7 feet. Her sail plan encompasses 1,366 square feet. The vessel remains in existence and is powered by a Nanni 85 hp diesel engine.
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Historical Context
In 1931, A. Mylne & Co. was in its fourth decade of operation, having been established in 1896. By this period, the firm had established a reputation for sound, traditional designs across multiple classes: from small cruising auxiliaries to larger yacht designs. The 1930s saw increasing adoption of auxiliary diesel engines in sailing yachts; Mylne's designs accommodated this trend without sacrificing the sailing qualities that remained central to their philosophy. Design 331, Eilidh, exemplifies the practical cruising auxiliary—a type that sustained the firm's practice through the inter-war years and remained relevant long after. The choice of A M Dickies as builder suggests a specification for quality construction; Bangor, Wales, was an established shipbuilding centre with expertise in wooden and composite yacht construction.