Design No. 147
Ailsa
Design 147 represents an International Metre Class yacht conceived by Alfred Mylne. The design is documented within the Mylne archive through 15 original drawings. At least one yacht, Ailsa, is known to have been built to this design, though specific construction details and dates remain incomplete in the current archive record.
Original Drawings · 15 sheets
Lines Plan
Misc
Structure
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Structure
Sail Plan
Sail Plan
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Sail Plan
Lines Plan
Sail Plan
Lines Plan
Lines Plan
Misc
Dimensions
Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
The International Metre Class, governed by universal measurement rules, emerged as a prominent class for racing yachts during the twentieth century. Alfred Mylne's practice encompassed designs across numerous classes and types, reflecting the diversity of yacht design practice during his career. Design 147 represents one of many Metre Class designs within the Mylne archive. The specific historical circumstances surrounding this design's conception, its client's requirements, and its subsequent building history remain incompletely documented in the current archive record.