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