Design No. 309
Fedoa
Design 309 represents Alfred Mylne's conception of an auxiliary ketch. The design was realised in the yacht Fedoa, launched in 1927. The archive holds 71 original drawings for this design, providing comprehensive documentation of Mylne's approach to this vessel type. The drawings remain valuable records of early twentieth-century yacht design and construction practice.
Original Drawings · 71 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne operated his yacht design practice during a period of significant change in maritime technology and leisure sailing. The 1920s saw growing interest in auxiliary power for sailing vessels, reflecting improvements in small marine engines and changing attitudes towards self-sufficiency at sea. The auxiliary ketch configuration, with its separated masts and flexible sail plan, appealed to both cruising sailors and working vessels. Mylne's design output during this era reflects broader developments in British yacht design, where traditional sailing craft were being adapted to incorporate mechanical propulsion whilst retaining sailing capability.