Design No. 29
Vashti
Design 29 represents one entry in Alfred Mylne's extensive catalogue of yacht designs. The design was developed for a vessel originally named Vashti. Two drawings survive in the archive relating to this design. While the archive holds these records, certain details including the year of design, vessel dimensions, rig configuration, builder, and commissioning client remain undocumented in the available sources.
Original Drawings · 2 sheets
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Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
Alfred Mylne established himself as a naval architect of considerable reputation, working during a period of transition in yacht design. His practice encompassed a wide range of vessel types and sizes. Design 29 appears within the numerical sequence of his recorded designs, though the chronology and circumstances of individual commissions often remain incompletely documented. The survival of two drawings suggests the design warranted formal development, whilst the construction of at least one yacht to this design indicates professional acceptance. Without further archival evidence, the specific historical circumstances surrounding Design 29 cannot be reliably established.