Eriska
Eriska is an auxiliary yawl built in 1911 to A. Mylne & Co. design 193, known as Vaila. She was constructed by Hilditch of Carrickfergus. The yacht measured 27 feet on the waterline, with a beam of 9.1 feet and draft of 5.7 feet, carrying 995 square feet of sail. Her current status and location are not known.
Ownership
No ownership records held for this vessel.
Crew
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Sister Yachts
5 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
A. Mylne & Co. began operations in 1896 and developed a substantial portfolio of motor and sailing yacht designs across the early decades of the twentieth century. By 1911, when Eriska was built, the office had established a reputation for sound, practical cruising and working yachts. The auxiliary yawl type—combining sail plan with an internal engine—was increasingly popular among owners seeking the aesthetics and performance of sailing craft with modern convenience and reliability. Design 193, executed as Eriska and identified as the Vaila type, sits within a body of work that favoured moderate dimensions, seaworthy proportions, and functionality over novelty. The involvement of a Carrickfergus builder suggests Mylne's designs had geographic reach beyond Scotland into Northern Ireland's established shipbuilding centres. The fate of many small yachts from this period is poorly documented, particularly those that did not enter prominent racing circuits or achieve later celebrity. Eriska's status is unknown, reflecting the historical record gaps that affect smaller vessels.