Reverie

Reverie

Reverie

Vessel Name   Reverie
Builder   Edwin Bailey
Designer   Edwin Bailey
Place built   Clyde Quay, Wellington
Year built   1911/1912
Construction   Carvel kauri on birch frames
LOA   22
LWL   18, 6
Beam   6, 3
Rig   Gaff sloop
Owners   Dr. Chesson (Wellington and Lyttelton, 1912-1916-19??); Dr. R.H. Makgill (Wellington, 1911/12-19??)
Notes   Described as a miniature Wylo. Had a combination of external (one ton) and internal ballast. Draft of 4 feet. Designed primarily for cruising, had accommodation for three adults. Still sailing in 1938. Chesson took her to Lyttelton in 1914.
Photo source   NZ Yachtsman 29 July 1916