Design No. 321
Wendy
Design 321 is a Gunter-rigged yacht originally named Wendy, preserved in the Alfred Mylne archive. The design is represented by twenty drawings held in the collection. Limited information survives regarding the year of design, construction details, and the vessel's subsequent history. This record reflects the current state of archival documentation.
Original Drawings · 20 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne (1870–1960) was a Scottish yacht designer of considerable reputation, working throughout a period of significant evolution in small-craft design. His practice extended from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century, encompassing cruising yachts, racing designs, and working vessels. The Gunter rig experienced particular favour in British and colonial yacht design during the early-to-mid twentieth century, valued for its efficiency and ease of management. Mylne's adoption of this configuration for Design 321 places it within established practice. Yachts built to Mylne designs operated in diverse waters, from home waters to colonial stations. The reference to a Bombay Tom Tits Class built to this design suggests an Eastern connection, though archival records do not presently clarify the circumstances of this commission or construction.