Garavogue
Garavogue is a yacht of 21 feet waterline length, built in 1903 to A. Mylne & Co. design number 80. The design, named Zanetta, was drawn in 1903 and executed by the builder J. Kelly of Portrush. The vessel remains in existence. With a beam of 7.4 feet and draft of 4.9 feet, Garavogue carried 630 square feet of sail area, characteristic of the modest cruising and racing yachts that formed the foundation of Mylne's practice in the early twentieth century.
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Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 80
Zanetta
Designed 1903
Sister Yachts
7 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design 80 was created in 1903, a year of steady output for A. Mylne & Co. By this period, Mylne's practice had matured beyond the racing machines of the 1890s toward a broader portfolio of cruising yachts suited to different purposes and budgets. The engagement of J. Kelly at Portrush reflects Mylne's reach beyond Scottish builders; Portrush had become an established shipbuilding location with access to both local timber and maritime clientele. Small cruising yachts such as Garavogue served an important market: they were affordable, manageable under sail, and capable of steady performance. The 630 square feet of sail area and the measured proportions indicate a design intended for moderate wind conditions and stable handling, priorities that would characterize Mylne's work throughout the Edwardian period and beyond.