Alpenrose
ex Dewdrop
Also known as: Juva, Mary Falconer, Mary Jennifer
Alpenrose, originally named Dewdrop, was built in 1911 to A. Mylne & Co. design number 197. The yacht was constructed by Summers & Payne Ltd of Southampton. At 26.3 feet on the waterline with a beam of 7.6 feet and draft of 5.5 feet, she carried 776 square feet of sail. The vessel remains in existence.
Ownership
Previous owners
John White
Nov 1966 – Nov 1973
Approved (fee waived) from claim #18
Crew
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Specification
Details
Registry & Identity
Design Archive
Sail PlanDesign No. 197
Dewdrop
Designed 1911
Historical Context
Design 197 dates to 1911, during the middle years of A. Mylne & Co.'s active period (1896–c.1980). The early twentieth century saw the firm developing a diverse portfolio of cruising yachts and racing craft suited to British and Scottish waters. Summers & Payne Ltd of Southampton was among the established builders of the era, serving a market that valued traditional construction and proven design. Dewdrop's modest waterline length and substantial draft reflect the conventions of early 1900s British yacht design, when seagoing ability and comfort at sea took precedence over speed alone. The yacht's survival into modern times is notable; many vessels of this age have been lost or broken up.