Melmore
Also known as: Sea Witch, Verve of Rhu,
Melmore was built in 1928 by McGruers on the Clyde to design 318, known as the Sea Witch, by A. Mylne & Co. A wooden cruiser of modest dimensions, she measures 34.6 ft on the waterline with a beam of 10.6 ft and draft of 6.6 ft. The vessel is constructed of pitch pine on oak, with Archangel white pine decks, and is powered by a Perkins four-cylinder oil engine of 35 BHP. Her sail area is recorded as 900 sq ft. Melmore remains in existence.
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Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 318
Sea Witch
Designed 1928
Historical Context
A. Mylne & Co.'s design output between 1920 and 1935 encompassed a broad range of working and cruising yachts, many built on the Clyde. The inter-war period saw sustained demand for moderately sized cruisers suitable for amateur owners. Design 318, the Sea Witch, was created in 1928, the same year Melmore was built by McGruers. McGruers shipyard, located on the Clyde, was one of several established builders who regularly worked from Mylne drawings during this era. The Sea Witch design reflects Mylne's pragmatic approach: a wholesome cruising hull with traditional construction methods and conservative proportions, neither fashionably extreme nor extravagant. This design philosophy ensured longevity both in service and in the building accounts of yards like McGruers, which could complete vessels efficiently without specialised tooling.