Design No. 1156
'Orion'
Design 1156 represents a twin screw motor yacht conceived by Alfred Mylne. Originally named 'Orion', this design survives in the archive through one drawing. The specification details—including dimensions, build information, and construction history—are not currently documented in the archive record. This design reflects Mylne's engagement with motor yacht development during his design practice.
Original Drawings · 1 sheet
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's practice encompassed both sailing and motor yacht design during an era of significant maritime technological change. The twin screw configuration represented an established approach to motor yacht propulsion, offering manoeuvrability and redundancy benefits. Without dated records or construction evidence, the chronology of Design 1156 cannot be precisely established. The design's survival in the archive, albeit with limited documentation, reflects the selective preservation of Mylne's work across the twentieth century. Many designs from this period lack comprehensive records, particularly where vessels were not built or where builder records were not deposited with the designer's papers.