Design No. 209
Unnamed Design
Design 209 is an auxiliary cutter conceived by the Scottish naval architect Alfred Mylne. The design is represented in the archive by ten original drawings. While certain details including the year of design, dimensions, and rig specification remain unavailable in the current record, the design documents themselves form part of Mylne's substantial body of work in small craft design.
Original Drawings · 10 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne established himself as a naval architect of considerable reputation, particularly known for designs suited to British and Northern European waters. The auxiliary cutter type emerged as a practical solution for owners seeking the flexibility of sail combined with the reliability of mechanical auxiliary power. Such vessels were employed for both private cruising and commercial or semi-commercial purposes. Design 209 sits within Mylne's broader catalogue of auxiliary designs, though specific historical circumstances of its conception and any vessels built to the design await further documentary evidence.