Design No. 346
Fiona
Design 346 represents Alfred Mylne's work in the auxiliary yawl type. The design was realised in the yacht Fiona, completed in 1932. The archive holds 38 drawings for this design, documenting Mylne's approach to the yawl configuration during the inter-war period. While detailed specifications remain incomplete, the design demonstrates the continued relevance of the yawl rig in early twentieth-century yacht design.
Dimensions
Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
The 1930s marked a significant period in British yacht design, following the post-war economic stabilisation of the 1920s. The auxiliary yawl configuration offered designers and owners a practical solution: a vessel capable of sailing under canvas yet equipped with an engine for reliability in variable conditions and in confined waters. This hybrid approach appealed to cruising enthusiasts and professional yachtsmen alike. Alfred Mylne's design practice flourished during this era, and his contributions to yawl design formed part of a broader conversation within the British yacht design community about the balance between traditional sailing qualities and modern convenience.
Original drawings for this design
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