Design No. 1185
S.Y. 'Monarina'
Design 1185 represents a steam yacht project from the Alfred Mylne archive. Originally designated S.Y. Monarina, this design survives in the form of a single drawing. Limited information remains regarding the vessel's technical specifications, construction details, and subsequent history. The archive preserves this record as part of Mylne's extensive catalogue of steam and sailing yacht designs.
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Historical Context
Steam yachts occupied a distinct position in early twentieth-century yacht design. By the time this design was produced, steam propulsion had long established itself as a practical alternative to sail alone, though many yachts of the period retained auxiliary steam power alongside their primary sailing rig. Alfred Mylne's design practice encompassed both pure steam vessels and hybrid steam-and-sail yachts, reflecting the varied preferences and requirements of his clientele. The survival of a single drawing, without supporting specifications or construction records, is not uncommon in historical yacht archives, where many designs were produced but documentation has been dispersed or lost over time.