Geraldene
Geraldene is a yacht of 21 feet waterline length, built in 1908 by G. Hollwey & Sons of Dublin to A. Mylne & Co. design 80, originally named Zanetta. The design dates to 1903 and represents the office's work during its early period. The vessel measured 7.4 feet in beam and 4.9 feet in draft, with a sail area of 630 square feet. Geraldene survives to the present day.
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Registry & Identity
Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 80
Zanetta
Designed 1903
Sister Yachts
7 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design 80 (Zanetta) belongs to the period when A. Mylne & Co. was establishing itself as a leading yacht design office in Scotland. Founded in 1896, the practice produced designs across a wide range of sizes and types. The early 1900s saw particular emphasis on smaller cruising yachts suited to British and Irish coastal waters, reflecting both amateur yacht club demand and the economic constraints of the pre-1914 period. The commissioning of Geraldene by a Dublin client and her construction in Dublin demonstrates the geographical reach of Mylne's reputation. Although based in Glasgow, the office attracted commissions from across the United Kingdom and Ireland. G. Hollwey & Sons' involvement suggests established professional relationships between the design office and regional builders.