Design No. 101
Eileen
Design 101 represents one of Alfred Mylne's yacht designs from the early twentieth century. The design resulted in the construction of a yacht named Eileen in 1904. The archive preserves seventeen drawings associated with this design, providing insight into Mylne's drafting practice and design methodology during this period. Further details regarding the vessel's specifications, rig configuration, and commissioning client remain incomplete in the current record.
Original Drawings · 17 sheets
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Notes
raced in the first 12m contest ever held against Kelpie (also a Mylne) in 1907.
Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
Alfred Mylne practised yacht design during an era of significant change in small-craft design. The early 1900s saw evolving approaches to hull form, rig efficiency, and construction methods. Design 101, dating to 1904, reflects Mylne's work in this transitional period. The preservation of original drawings from this era provides valuable primary material for understanding design practices and technical standards of the time. Detailed information about the specific context of this commission, the client's intentions, or the vessel's subsequent service history is not presently available from the archive record.