Nelta
Nelta is a sailing yacht designed by A. Mylne & Co. under design number 198 in 1911. The vessel measures 23.75 feet on the waterline with a beam of 6.25 feet and a draft of 4.92 feet. The original name Nelta is documented in the design office records. The builder, year of construction, and current existence of the yacht remain unknown.
Ownership
No ownership records held for this vessel.
Crew
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Specification
Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 198
Nelta
Designed 1911
Historical Context
A. Mylne & Co., established in 1896, produced hundreds of yacht designs across six decades. Design 198 (1911) falls within the office's first fifteen years, a formative period marked by prolific output across varied vessel types and sizes. Small cruising yachts of 23–25 feet waterline length were common commissions during this era, reflecting demand for affordable, manageable sailing vessels among middle-class owners. Without builder information, Nelta's construction history cannot be traced; she may have been built in Scotland, or contracted to a yard elsewhere. The absence of subsequent records is typical for many minor yachts from this period, particularly those that saw long service life and eventual disposal without formal documentation.