Meermin II

1962

This is Meermin II

Sailing yacht Meermin II was launched on 19 June 1962 and a month later, sea trials took place on the North Sea near IJmuiden. The shipyard ledgers show that during this trial run, fl. 37.15 was spent on various drinks (€115.82 adjusted). On 14 August 1962, the yacht was transferred to the owner at the shipyard in Aalsmeer and that same evening Meermin II left for Amsterdam via the Ringvaart.

Specifications

Hull 580
Year 1962
Length 23.65m / 77′7″
Draught 2.50m / 8′2″
Depth 3.48m / 11′5″
Launch name Meermin II
Current name Meermin II

Design

Naval architect H.W. de Voogt