Design No. 334
Rosemary V
Design 334 represents Alfred Mylne's work in the International Metre Class, a rating rule that shaped competitive yacht design during the early twentieth century. The design is recorded under the original name Rosemary V. Limited archival information survives for this particular design, reflecting gaps common in historical yacht records. The International Metre Class established standardised parameters for racing yachts, encouraging innovation within defined constraints.
Dimensions
Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
The International Metre Class emerged as a rating rule during the early twentieth century, establishing standardised measurement formulas to govern yacht design and racing eligibility. This rule encouraged designers to work within prescribed parameters whilst promoting competitive innovation. Alfred Mylne produced multiple designs across various rating classes throughout his practice. The survival of design documentation is uneven; many original drawings have been lost or remain uncatalogued. Design 334 exemplifies gaps that frequently occur in the archival record for this era, where builder details, client commissions, and construction timelines are often fragmentary or absent entirely.
Original drawings for this design
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