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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