Design No. 269
Dorela
Design 269 is a launch design conceived by Alfred Mylne, originally named Dorela. The design is documented within the Mylne archive through eight drawings. At least one vessel, Dubhe, is recorded as having been built to this design in 1921. Limited details concerning the design's specifications, construction, or subsequent history remain available in the current archive record.
Original Drawings · 8 sheets
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Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's practice encompassed a wide range of vessel types, including launches suitable for coastal and inland waters. The launch type remained relevant throughout the early twentieth century, serving both commercial and private purposes. Design 269 falls within the period of Mylne's active practice. The survival of eight drawings indicates the design received sufficient attention to warrant detailed documentation, though the absence of comprehensive archive notes limits present understanding of its commercial success or technical significance.