Saturday 25 April 2015

'Nahlin'

The yacht Nahlin sailed into the Sound this morning just before seven, and proceeded into Tobermory Bay.

According to Wikipedia, she was built for Lady Annie Henrietta Yule, heiress of Sir David Yule, an Edinburgh businessman. Launched in 1930, she is now owned by Sir James Dyson of vacuum fame. Her name comes from a Native American word meaning "fleet of foot", and the yacht has a figurehead depicting a Native American wearing a feathered headdress.
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  1. Unknown25 April 2015 at 18:30

    Sailed from British Virgin islands

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  2. Anonymous27 April 2015 at 15:07

    Lauched 85 years ago (28/4/1930) at John Brown's shipyard on the Clyde. Yard No was 533 (the next contract, No 534, was the Cunard liner Queen Mary). Sold to King Carol II of Romania in 1937. In 60 year period 1939-99 various uses and names (LUCEAFARUL - RASARITUL - TRANSILVANIA - LIBERTATEA) in Romania. Acquired by Edmiston & Co in 1999. Returned to UK (Liverpool). Original name restored and returned to British Registry (Glasgow).

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  3. Jon27 April 2015 at 15:16

    Many thanks to both of you for the information. She's still in Tobermory, so whoever is on board must have enjoyed the Mull Festival that's been going on all weekend. Jon

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  4. Neil King29 November 2015 at 14:13

    Something in the back of my mind is saying something about a connection between the Nahlin and Edward VIII so perhaps she's come to inspect these pillar boxes in Tobermory.

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