Design No. 1068
S.Y. 'Gelert'
Design 1068 represents a steam yacht project from the Alfred Mylne office. The vessel was originally named S.Y. Gelert. Four drawings associated with this design survive in the archive, providing documentary evidence of Mylne's work during this period. Further details regarding construction dates, dimensions, and build history remain incomplete in current records.
Original Drawings · 4 sheets
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Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
Alfred Mylne worked across several decades of yacht design evolution, encompassing both sail and steam propulsion systems. Steam yachts occupied a distinct category within the luxury yacht market, offering reliability and independence from wind conditions. The nomenclature 'S.Y.' (Steam Yacht) in this design's original name confirms the propulsion technology employed. Without confirmed construction dates, the precise historical context of Design 1068 within Mylne's broader practice cannot be established with certainty. The survival of four drawings indicates serious design development at the Mylne office.