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Chevin - “The Chevin” is largely covered in attractive old woodland and heathland. It is a part of the Carboniferous Millstone grit group. A Roman road ran along the top of the Chevin, part of the road that linked Eboracum (York), Calcaria (Tadcaster) and Olicana (Ilkley), perhaps on the same route as the modern road, Yorkgate, or perhaps about 800m to the south.
The highest point of the Chevin, Surprise View, reaches 282 metres (925 ft) at grid reference SE204442. This point offers extensive views of Otley and Wharfedale, and has an adjacent car park. It is the site of a beacon, and a cross is erected at Easter.

The name comes from the Brythonic 'Cefyn', 'Cefn' or 'Cefu' meaning a 'ridge', or 'ridge of high land'. The root name informs other hills, such as The Cheviot in Northumberland, and the Cévennes in France.[1]

Lerryn Lady - Was Mijo II and renamed by the now owner who live in Lerryn Cornwall. Lerryn is probably one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall

http://www.lerrynvillage.co.uk

Mijo ii - Conjoined spanish slang of affection. Mi + hijo, "my son." Can be said to any man or boy, usually by an older person. Can also mean "my dear" "sweetie" or "hun."

Also directed to guys by thier wives, girlfriends, or any female friend and peer.
What's going on mijo? ¿Estás bien?

It also means - Spanish term of affection, meaning my sweetheart, baby, honey, etc. Used between lovers or other close people the way honey can be used.
It would be nice to think the owner thought of his new Sovereign 35 as his Sweetheart

Sweet Briar - Very sweet smelling foliage, the fragrance being particularly strong in the rain. Cupped single flowers, 1 inch (2.5cm) across, usually bright pink, in midsummer, followed by orange-scarlet hips in autumn. These make excellent bird food in winter. Makes a good dense fast growing deciduous hedge. Native plant.

http://www.hedging.co.uk/acatalog/product_10301.html

Baluchi (بلوچى) - Built in 1971 by Uphams and hull number 2.

Baluchi is a Northwestern Iranian language spoken by about seven million people. Most Baluchi speakers live in Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, but there as also speakers in India, the Arab Gulf States, Turkmenistan and East Africa.

Baluchi first started to be written during the 19th century. At first it was written with the Latin alphabet using a spelling system devised by British linguists. After Pakistan gained independence in 1947, Baloch scholars adopted the Perso-Arabic script to write their language. Baluchi is written with a version of the Arabic script based on Pashto in Afghanistan.

Baluchi, which is also known as Balochi Baloci or Baluci, has two main dialects: Eastern and Western, the main dialect used in Baluchi literature.

Sanesta - Cannot find a definitive meaning to Sanesta it seems to have origins in Eastern Europe. “Nesta” means pure

Ban Kwai - It appears this is a village in Thailand BAN KWAI THAI SAMUI or THE BUFFALO VILLAGE.

ban_kwai_thai_samui_or_the_buffalo_village

Brigus - The Town of Brigus is just one hour from the city of St. John's and is conveniently central to most of the communities in the Conception Bay area. Come visit our many historic sites and have a stroll along our winding and narrow streets.

Interestingly Blue Rail was recently discovered in St Johns

http://www.brigus.net/
Brigus is also a variety of Potato
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/potpom/var/brigus/briguse.shtml

Keeshond - The Keeshond (pronounced keizhond/ or KAYZ-hond; plural: Keeshonden) is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a 'ruff' and a curled tail, originating in Germany. Its closest relatives are the other German spitzes such as the Pomeranian. Originally called the German Spitz, more specifically the Wolfsspitz, the name was officially changed to Keeshond in England, where it had been known as the Dutch Barge Dog, in 1926.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeshond

Ocean Hound - I think this speaks for itself, it appears that a fishing boat was call Ocean Hound and based in Brixham, sadly it sank in August 1991 the link takes you to the New York Times and independent who ran an articles on the incident .

http://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/13/world/brixham-journal-for-fishermen-an-economy-as-cruel-as-the-sea.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/channel-sinkings-safety-calls-rejected-1550637.html

Valfreyja  -  a title of Freyja Meaning: "Mistress of the Slain"

It was also the name of a steam ship moored on the river Colne in Essex follow the link for the full story of the recluse American who lived aboard.


http://www.brightlingsea-town.co.uk/history/goldmine.htm

Hasilrigg - Nothing concrete on this name and nothing to link  the two but it’s interesting. The advance of Sir Arthur Hasilrigg, from the garrison of Portsmouth, toward the city of London [electronic resource] : and his letter to the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Commoun Council. Also, the number both of horse and foot; the names of the regiments revolted from the Army; together with the Isle of Wight and most of the castles thereabouts. Likewise, the answer agreed upon by the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common Council at Guild-Hall yesterday, and the names of the commissioners, sent to Sir Arthur Hasilrigg, and Vice-Admiral Lawson, to communicate the sense of the city

Sea Bright - Is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,818.

Sea Bright was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 21, 1889, from portions of Ocean Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. The borough was reincorporated on March 10, 1897.

More can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Bright,_New_Jersey

Second Love - I think this speaks for it’s self typing second love into google gets some interesting results non of which are related to boats!

Now called Alanah of Gigha - Alanah is Celtic/Gaelic- meaning handsome; harmony; happy; peaceful which certainly fits with the Sovereign 35.

the community-owned Isle of Gigha, the most southerly and one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands. Seven miles long by a mile and a half wide, Gigha is situated three miles west of the Kintyre peninsular, approximately three hours drive from the City of Glasgow.  Gigha is breathtaking - sandy beaches, clear green seas, a host of wildlife. There are also Achamore Gardens to explore. This website can only be introduction to Gigha - you have to visit to appreciate its beauty and tranquillity.

With a beautiful hotel, self-catering cottages and many B&B options to choose from, Gigha offers the perfect getaway from it all break.  Since the community buyout in 2002 the island has gone from strength to strength with a growing population that is sustainably developing its local economy.

http://www.gigha.org.uk/

Oleander - Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander, is a highly toxic plant that has been cultivated since ancient times.

http://www.kew.org/plants-fungi/Nerium-oleander.htm

Whistler -  is a Canadian resort town in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada, approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) north of Vancouver. Incorporated as the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), it has a permanent population of approximately 9,965, plus a larger but rotating "transient" population of workers, typically younger people from beyond BC, notably from Australia and Europe.

I think there was a connection to Canada in the Uphams Yard as there is a common thread and a number of the boats were built by Uphams and used by the Family.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistler,_British_Columbia

Sundance - This name never suited the boat and the owner always thought it more suited to a powerboat. We will probably never know why it was named Sundance perhaps after the religous ceremony . The sun dance is a religious ceremony practiced by a number of Native American tribes, primarily those of the Plains Nations. Each tribe has its own distinct practices and ceremonial protocols, but many of the ceremonies have features in common, including dancing, singing of traditional songs in the tribe's native languages, praying, drumming, the experience of visions, fasting, and in some cases piercing of skin on the chest, arms or back. Most notable for early Western observers was the piercing many young men endure as part of the ritual.

 Suzerain - a sovereign or a state exercising political control over a dependent state. I think it speaks for it’s self This is also liked to Queen Bee - Which is the Sovereign of  the hive The 2 boats are sisters both owned by good friends who thought the names through.

Suzerain is also a Rock Band I wonder why they chose the name?

Magus - A member of a hereditary priestly class among the ancient Medes and Persians b often capitalized : one of the traditionally three wise men from the East paying homage to the infant Jesus also Magic, Magician, Sorcerer

Sensibility - refers to an acute perception of or responsiveness toward something, such as the emotions of another. This concept emerged in eighteenth-century Britain, and was closely associated with studies of sense perception as the means through which knowledge is gathered. It also became associated with sentimental moral philosophy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensibility

Blue Rail - I think this is just a name perhaps referring to blue water on the toe rail open to suggestions.

Sephina - It appears that Sephina is the name of a Star. Although the name Sephina creates the urge to be reliable and responsible, we emphasize that it causes an emotional intensity that is hard to control - that sums it up!

Magic of Pompey - Interesting name I assume it is “Magic“ of Pompey (Portsmouth)

Eye-Catcher - a striking person or thing that attracts attention
center of attention, centre of attention, center, centre - the object upon which interest and attention focuses - What can I say!

Aloh(a) - I cannot not find anything on Aloh so I am guessing it is Aloha which  in the Hawaiian language means affection, love, peace, compassion and mercy. Since the middle of the 19th century, it also has come to be used as an English greeting to say goodbye and hello. Currently, it is mostly used in the sense of hello; however, it is used as the above.

The phenomenon called the Aloha Spirit inspired the naming of Aloha Tower, which has greeted vessels to port at Honolulu Harbour since September 11, 1926.

Storm Maiden - It probably speaks for itself. Now taken over by fantasy gaming character with the following description -  A quiet and shy loner that has the power to call storms and bring rain or snow to the dry and desolate lands of the world. While she may not say very much a great storm rages within her. Quite fitting.

Lady Adila - Cannot find a meaning

Eclipse - The Last Sovereign to be built?