Design No. 118
Elspeth
Design 118 represents Alfred Mylne's work in the auxiliary yawl class. The design produced at least one built yacht, Elspeth, completed in 1905. The archive preserves 13 original drawings for this design. While detailed specifications remain incomplete in current records, the design documents provide insight into Mylne's approach to this established yacht type during the early twentieth century.
Original Drawings · 13 sheets
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Historical Context
The auxiliary yawl represented an important development in yacht design during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The combination of sailing rig with engine propulsion offered significant advantages over purely sail-driven vessels, particularly for cruising and commercial applications. By 1905, when Elspeth was built, auxiliary propulsion had become established practice among yacht designers and owners. Alfred Mylne's design practice encompassed numerous yacht types, and his engagement with the auxiliary yawl demonstrates the breadth of his work across different vessel classes during this formative period in British yacht design.