Registration number 3014
Status Registered
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sailing
starboard side view
sailing
Moored

Details

Function Leisure Craft
Subfunction Yacht
Location Southwold
Current use Private use
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Silver, James A Ltd, Rosneath
Built in 1934
Hull material Wood
Number of masts 2
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 2
Primary engine type Diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
36.00 feet (10.97m)
Breadth: Beam
9.00 feet (2.74m)
Depth
3.50 feet (1.60m)
Tonnage: Gross
9.57

History

MERO is a yacht of carvel pitch pine construction and was built by A Silver Ltd of Rosneath in 1934. She was used by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War collecting plankton in the sea lochs to ascertain if it could be used as a food source.

The vessel has been subject of an extensive rebuild and renovation over the last 20 years and is now in excellent condition.

Update, January 2024: Vessel for sale.

Key dates

  • 1934

    Built by A Silver of Rosneath
  • 1940/1945

    War service with the Ministry of Food

Own this vessel?

If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk