Design No. 303
Chicane
Design 303 represents Alfred Mylne's work in the auxiliary cutter class. The design was realised in the yacht Chicane, launched in 1926. The archive holds 38 drawings for this design, providing substantial documentation of Mylne's approach to this vessel type. As with many designs from this period, certain details regarding dimensions, rig configuration, and builder remain unrecorded in the available archive materials.
Original Drawings · 38 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne was a naval architect based in Glasgow who designed yachts from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century. The 1920s, when Design 303 was realised, represented a mature period of his practice. The auxiliary cutter configuration was well-established by this date, combining fore-and-aft sail plans with internal combustion engines to provide greater flexibility and reliability than sailing alone. Mylne's designs from this period reflected evolving attitudes towards practical cruising yachts, balancing traditional sailing aesthetics with modern mechanical power. The preservation of 38 drawings for this design indicates its significance within Mylne's catalogue and the value placed on documenting his design process.