Florenien
ex Irene
Also known as: Ethilda
Florenien, originally named Irene, was built in 1907 to A. Mylne & Co. Design 135 (Ethilda). Constructed by S Bond at Rock Ferry, she measures 24.8 ft on the waterline with a beam of 8.3 ft and draft of 3.7 ft. The vessel carries 374 sq ft of sail and is fitted with a 2-cylinder 8 BHP Stuart Turner petrol motor, dated to 1951. The yacht remains in existence.
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Registry & Identity
Design Archive
StructureDesign No. 135
Ethilda
Designed 1907
Historical Context
Design 135 (Ethilda) was produced in 1907, the eleventh year of A. Mylne & Co.'s operation. The office, established in Glasgow in 1896, was expanding its reputation beyond Scottish yards; commissions to Rock Ferry and other English builders indicate growing recognition south of the border. Small cruising yachts of this tonnage formed a significant portion of Mylne's output during the Edwardian period, reflecting demand for affordable, seaworthy craft suitable for amateur ownership. The 1951 engine installation reflects post-war modernisation; many small yachts of Edwardian origin received petrol or diesel power as their original sailing rigs aged. Florenien's survival makes her an important historical example of this transitional phase.