Design No. 283
Dragonet
Design 283 represents Alfred Mylne's work in twin screw motor yacht design. The design was realised in the yacht Dragonet, launched in 1923. The archive preserves fifteen original drawings for this design, documenting Mylne's approach to small motor vessel development during the inter-war period. Further details regarding dimensions, rig configuration, builder and original client remain incomplete in the current record.
Original Drawings · 15 sheets
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Historical Context
The 1920s represented a period of transition in yacht design, with motor propulsion becoming increasingly accepted alongside traditional sailing yachts. Twin screw motor vessels offered advantages in handling and reliability that appealed to both private owners and those seeking modest commercial use. Mylne's practice encompassed both sailing and motor designs, adapting to the changing preferences of his clientele. The survival of Design 283 in the archive, with its complement of drawings, reflects the systematic documentation of Mylne's office during this period. The date 1923 places Dragonet within the early post-war recovery years, a period when commissioning of new vessels resumed following the First World War.