Design No. 1187
S.Y.'Taurus'
Design 1187 represents Alfred Mylne's proposal for a steam yacht to be named Taurus. The design survives in the archive as two drawings. Limited information is currently available regarding the client, builder, dimensions, or ultimate realisation of this vessel. The archive record reflects the state of documentation preserved.
Original Drawings · 2 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice encompassed both sailing yachts and steam vessels during a period when mechanical propulsion was becoming established among larger private yachts. Steam yachts represented a significant category of his work, offering owners advantages in reliability and weather independence compared to sailing craft. Design 1187 belongs within this context of Mylne's engagement with steam propulsion technology. The archive preserves numerous such designs in varying states of completion and realisation. The circumstances surrounding this particular design—its commissioning, proposed specifications, and ultimate fate—remain incompletely documented.