Where to find info on sailing yachts late 19th and early 20th century paticularly owners and crews ?

Question:
I have come across several photos of family members wearing customary guernsey sweaters bearing the club initials R(oyal) M(ersey) Y(acht) C(lub) and yacht names viz. Thalassa, Mayflower and Dorade.

Answers:

What does the "S.S." in front of a boat's name stand for?

Second hand bookshops, or new books by professional yotties like Simper, that sort of thing. Browsing in charity shops that are near to sailing centres such as the East Coast rivers. Or old copies of magazines - find in second hand bookshops, charity shops near above sites, or in on-line ads.

How do I find out what manufactuer made my boat?

Contact the Royal Mersey Sailing Club direct they may be able to help.

Where can i get information on ship/vessel/trawler data and photo?

Go to http://www.royalmersey.co.uk/club-histor...

How do you repair a boat like this?

Hope this helps.

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Come from a rich family then?
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