Design No. 1021
Lethe
Design 1021 represents an auxiliary cutter conceived by Alfred Mylne. The design was realised as a vessel originally named Clio, which became known subsequently as Lethe. The archive holds one drawing associated with this design. While the precise date of the design and certain technical specifications remain undocumented in the current record, the design demonstrates Mylne's continued engagement with the auxiliary cutter type.
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Historical Context
The auxiliary cutter was a practical and popular vessel type during the period of Mylne's active design practice. These vessels combined gaff or bermuda sail plans with auxiliary motor power, reflecting the transition in yacht design as mechanical propulsion became increasingly reliable and economical. The renaming of vessels was not uncommon in yacht ownership, and the change from Clio to Lethe suggests a change of ownership or circumstance during the yacht's service life. Both names derive from classical mythology, which was a frequent convention in yacht naming during this era.