Mersey
Mersey is a wooden sailing yacht built in 1935 by D. Munro & Son of Blairmore to design number 370, the Meraquita, conceived by A. Mylne & Co. in 1934. With a length of 18 feet on the waterline, a beam of 7 feet, and a draft of 3.25 feet, she carries 258 square feet of sail. The yacht remains in existence.
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Specification
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Registry & Identity
Design Archive
StructureDesign No. 370
Meraquita
Designed 1934
Sister Yachts
21 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design 370, the Meraquita, dates to 1934, a year in which A. Mylne & Co. maintained a diverse output across multiple size classes. The early-to-mid 1930s represented a mature phase of the practice, following its establishment in 1896. D. Munro & Son of Blairmore was among the West of Scotland builders who executed Mylne designs; the firm's selection for this commission reflects the established network of shipwrights to whom the design office entrusted its work. The modest proportions and wood construction of Mersey typify the small cruising yachts that formed part of Mylne's portfolio during the interwar years, appealing to amateur owners seeking seaworthy but economical vessels.