Design No. 1055
Vidette
Design 1055 represents Alfred Mylne's work on a steam yacht originally named Vidette. The design is documented by six drawings held within the Mylne archive. While the steam propulsion system indicates a vessel of the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, further details concerning the yacht's dimensions, builder, and client remain incomplete in the available records.
Original Drawings · 6 sheets
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Historical Context
The period during which Design 1055 was conceived remains undetermined from current records. Steam propulsion in private yachts emerged during the nineteenth century, with increasing adoption through the early twentieth century. Mylne's practice, established in 1891, was positioned within this transitional era. Steam yachts required specialised design consideration distinct from their sailing counterparts, particularly regarding stability, internal arrangements to house machinery, and the operational implications of coal or oil fuel storage. The preservation of six drawings for Vidette indicates a formal design process, though whether the design proceeded to construction or remained at the drawing stage is not established.