Design No. 398
Periwinkle
Design 398 originated as Periwinkle, a yacht design by Alfred Mylne. Eight vessels were constructed to this design between 1946 and 1949, comprising Fenestra, Adastra, Euphanzel, Vandra, and Zephyra (all 1946), Wathara (1948), Periwinkle herself (1948), and Arandora (1949). The design is documented through twenty-four drawings held in the Mylne archive.
Original Drawings · 24 sheets
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Historical Context
The period of Design 398's construction, 1946–1949, corresponds to the immediate post-war recovery of British yacht building. The concentration of five builds in 1946 suggests the design met a practical need as the industry resumed civilian production. The design's continued application through 1949 indicates sustained interest. The archive preserves the design through substantial documentation: twenty-four drawings represent a thorough record of Mylne's work during this significant period in British maritime design.