Stroma
Stroma is a pitch pine sailing yacht of 20 ft length on the waterline, designed by A. Mylne & Co. as Design 324 in 1928 and built by McGruers of the Clyde in 1929. With a beam of 7 ft and draft of 4.6 ft, she carries 418 sq ft of sail. Built without engine, she represents the sailing craft tradition of her era. The yacht remains in existence.
Ownership
Previous owners
Ewan G Kennedy
Aug 1976 – Sept 2018
Stroma is number four of the first five Scottish Islanders built by McGruers and launched in May 1929. During my period of ownership I met many members of the families who sailed these lovely little cruiser racers and ended up writing a book about them. You can get a copy from the Scottish Yachting Archives, www.shop.yachtarchive.scot
Crew
No crew records yet. If you've sailed on this yacht, claim your place in her history.
Specification
Details
Registry & Identity
Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 324
Unnamed Design
Designed 1928
Sister Yachts
11 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design 324 was created during a period when A. Mylne & Co. remained active across a broad spectrum of yacht types, from large motor yachts and racing craft down to modest cruising and day-sailing vessels. The late 1920s saw continued demand for well-designed small craft among private owners, particularly in Scottish waters. McGruers of the Clyde was among the finest boatbuilders of the era, and their choice to construct a Mylne design speaks to the office's standing. The pitch pine and oak construction was standard for vessels of Stroma's class, offering durability and low maintenance compared to other timbers. Her design reflects the practical, seaworthy approach that characterised Mylne's smaller commissions, avoiding fashionable excess in favour of proven proportions and building practice.