Design No. 1213
S.Y.'Marguerite'
Design 1213 represents a steam yacht project by Alfred Mylne, recorded under the original name S.Y. Marguerite. The archive preserves one drawing from this design. Limited information remains regarding the vessel's dimensions, construction details, and subsequent history. This record forms part of Mylne's comprehensive design portfolio.
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice encompassed numerous steam yacht commissions, a category that became increasingly prominent during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Steam propulsion offered considerable advantages for yacht owners seeking reliability and independence from wind conditions, though it remained expensive and required specialist crew. Mylne's steam yacht designs reflected contemporary standards of construction and accommodation. The survival of a single drawing suggests the design either progressed to construction or served as a development study. The absence of detailed records is characteristic of many designs from this period, particularly those that may not have been built or for which original client records were not preserved.