Design No. 1078
S.Y. 'Ellen'
Design 1078 represents a steam yacht commission in the Mylne office. The vessel, originally named Ellen, was conceived as a steam-powered yacht. Two drawings survive in the archive relating to this design. While detailed specifications remain incomplete in the current record, the design exemplifies Mylne's engagement with steam yacht development during his prolific career.
Original Drawings · 2 sheets
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Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice extended across multiple vessel types throughout his career. While he is perhaps best known for his sailing yacht designs, steam and motor yacht commissions represented an important segment of his work, particularly as steam propulsion became increasingly prevalent in early twentieth-century yacht design. The presence of Design 1078 in the archive records reflects this diversification of practice. However, the incomplete documentation of this particular design—lacking builder details, dates, and client information—is not uncommon for certain commissions within the archive. Many designs were never built, whilst others were constructed by various builders in different locations, and original client records have not always survived.