Design No. 1098
Heron
Design 1098 represents an auxiliary ketch configuration within Alfred Mylne's substantial body of work. The design, originally named Heron, survives in the archive as a single drawing. No construction records, builder information, launch date, or subsequent ownership history has yet been established for this design.
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice extended across multiple yacht types and configurations. The auxiliary ketch remained a practical choice for cruising and working vessels throughout the early-to-mid twentieth century, offering balance between sailing efficiency and the growing availability of auxiliary engines. Mylne's archive encompasses designs across numerous categories, though not all reached construction. The survival of a single drawing for Design 1098 indicates it progressed beyond preliminary concept, yet the absence of builder records or launch documentation may reflect the fragmentary nature of archival preservation rather than the design's lack of merit or circulation.