Design No. 330
Valdai
Design 330 represents one of Alfred Mylne's yacht designs from the early twentieth century. The design resulted in the construction of Valdai, launched in 1930. The archive holds thirteen original drawings for this design, which provide insight into Mylne's design practice during this period. Specific details regarding the yacht's dimensions, rig configuration, and builder remain to be confirmed from the original documentation.
Original Drawings · 13 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice continued into the 1930s, a period marked by economic uncertainty following the 1929 financial crisis. Commissions during this decade reflected changing attitudes towards yacht design and construction. Design 330 falls within this historical period. The interwar years saw variation in yacht design philosophy, with some owners commissioning traditional gaff-rigged vessels whilst others adopted newer rig types. Without access to the original drawings' details, the specific design characteristics and their context within Mylne's broader work remain partially obscure. The preservation of thirteen drawings for this single design underscores the documentation standards maintained in Mylne's office.