Design No. 40
Melody
Design 40 represents one of Alfred Mylne's yacht designs. The original vessel, Melody, was built to this specification. The design survives in the archive through a collection of nineteen drawings, which document Mylne's approach to yacht design during this period. Further details regarding construction, dimensions, and technical specifications are not currently available in the archive.
Original Drawings · 18 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice spanned several decades and encompassed vessels of varying types and purposes. Design numbering within the archive reflects the systematic cataloguing of his work, though not necessarily chronological sequence of creation or construction. The preservation of design drawings has been dependent upon various factors, including client retention, builder records, and the survival of original materials. For Design 40, the archive holds nineteen drawings, indicating a design of sufficient complexity or importance to warrant detailed documentation during the draughting process.