Design No. 1069
S.S.Y. 'Finnuella'
Design 1069 represents a steam yacht conceived by Alfred Mylne under the designation S.S.Y. Finnuella. The archive preserves three original drawings for this design. Limited information survives regarding the vessel's construction history, dimensions, and subsequent ownership. This entry reflects the available documentary record without claims beyond the archival evidence.
Original Drawings · 3 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's naval architecture practice encompassed both sailing and steam-powered vessels across multiple decades. Steam yacht design represented a significant sector of late-nineteenth-century yacht architecture, reflecting technological advancement and the preferences of affluent owners. The designation S.S.Y. (Screw Steam Yacht) indicates the propulsion method. Mylne's involvement in this field situated him within a professional context shared by contemporaries responding to evolving maritime technology and changing ownership requirements. The preservation of design drawings, even when associated vessels remain undocumented, provides insight into the range of projects undertaken by the practice.