Key details
- Current boat name
- Myrtle *
- Boat class
- 7046
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 5.48 / 18ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 2.13 / 7ft
- Leeward
- Keel
- Masts
- 1
- Rig type
- Gaff Sloop
- Propulsion
- Sail
Design and build
- Designer
- Mylne A
- Date of build
- 1901
- Place of build
- Falmouth
Current status
- Present use
- Sailing
History
Built by T Jackett of Falmouth in 1902 to a design of Alfred Mylne and raced locally until 1930's. MYRTLE was used as plug for GRP version WHISPER 1981, then abandoned until 1995 when a major rebuild was started. Now racing on Carrick Roads. December 2007 (Picture courtesy of Classic Boat)