Queen Mab

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In ancient mythological tales, Queen Mab was a petite fairy who would visit people while they slumbered, making their deepest desires come true through vivid dreams. Possibly, the owners of this charming yacht were actualizing a lifelong dream by commissioning a scaled-down, 6-metre vessel! Mab's diminutive stature has sparked curiosity, with historians speculating that it might have been an early prototype for the 6-metre yachts that would later gain fame as speedsters in the 20th century. The presence of a wheat sheaf carving on the bow led some to believe it could be a work by renowned yacht craftsmen William Fife & Son, but current sources contradict this notion. The true identity of the builder remains shrouded in mystery, yet Mab's enchanting toy-like size continues to captivate and intrigue all who lay eyes on her.