Design No. 305
Ariadne
Design 305 represents a single screw motor yacht conceived by Alfred Mylne. The design produced at least one built yacht, Ariadne, launched in 1925. The archive preserves 26 drawings associated with this design, providing insight into Mylne's approach to motor yacht development during the interwar period. Complete technical specifications and construction details remain to be catalogued.
Original Drawings · 26 sheets
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Gilbert Isles Research Vessel
Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
The 1920s witnessed significant evolution in yacht design as motor propulsion matured. While Mylne remained celebrated for his sailing yacht designs, the period saw growing demand for motor yachts among wealthy patrons. Single screw motor yachts offered practical advantages over sailing vessels for certain applications and owners. Mylne's concurrent work across both sailing and motor yacht commissions reflects the design profession's adaptation to changing client preferences and technological capability. The preservation of 26 drawings for Design 305 underscores the complexity of motor yacht development, requiring detailed engineering drawings beyond those typical for sailing craft.