Design No. 253
Malva
Design 253 represents one entry in Alfred Mylne's extensive catalogue of yacht designs. The design is associated with a vessel named Malva, though specific details regarding dimensions, rig configuration, and construction remain incomplete in the current archive record. A single drawing survives for this design. Further research may reveal additional information about this particular design's characteristics and any vessels constructed to this specification.
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne (1881–1955) was a Scottish naval architect renowned for his systematic approach to yacht design and his prolific output across multiple classes and vessel types. His design archive, which documents work spanning several decades, represents a significant resource for understanding twentieth-century yacht design practice. Design 253 appears during the middle period of Mylne's career, though without precise dating it is difficult to situate it within the broader context of his evolving design philosophy. The survival of even fragmentary records for designs of this era underscores both the value and the limitations of archival preservation from this period.