Shireen
Shireen is a sailing yacht designed by A. Mylne & Co. as Design 53 in 1900. Built by McGruers on the Clyde, the vessel measures 19 feet on the waterline with a beam of 7 feet and a draft of 5 feet 4 inches. She carries 485 square feet of sail. Shireen remains in existence and is recorded in the A. Mylne & Co. design register.
Ownership
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Crew
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Design Archive
Lines PlanDesign No. 53
Shireen
Designed 1900
Historical Context
A. Mylne & Co. was established in 1896 and by 1900 had begun to develop a diverse portfolio encompassing both large racing yachts and smaller cruising designs. Design 53, Shireen, falls within the latter category. The year 1900 saw the office producing designs across a range of sizes and types, reflecting the growing demand for well-proportioned small yachts among amateur sailors. McGruers' involvement as builder underscores the importance of established Clyde yards in executing these commissions. The survival of Shireen into the modern era makes her a potential witness to early 20th-century sailing practices and design philosophy.