Design No. 1177
S.S.Y. 'Cala-Mara'
Design 1177 represents Alfred Mylne's work on the steam yacht Cala-Mara. The design survives in the archive as a single drawing. Limited information is currently available regarding the vessel's original owner, builder, dimensions, or subsequent history. The archive record reflects the incomplete documentary evidence that often characterises yachts of this period.
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's yacht design practice spanned several decades and encompassed both sailing and steam-powered vessels. The designation S.S.Y. (Steam Screw Yacht) indicates this design belonged to the steam yacht category that gained prominence during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Steam yachts represented a significant branch of yacht design, offering owners independence from wind conditions and greater comfort on extended voyages. The preservation of design records, even incomplete ones, provides insight into the range of commissions undertaken by established naval architects of Mylne's standing.