Design No. 422
Gryphon
Design 422 represents one of Alfred Mylne's creations from the mid-twentieth century. A yacht bearing the name Gryphon was constructed to this design in 1951. Limited information is currently available regarding the design specifications, construction details, or subsequent history of this vessel. Further research may reveal additional documentation within the Mylne archive.
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Plans listed under design 431 A brochure for the class is available from www.yachtbrochures.co.uk
Yachts in the Register · 1
Historical Context
The early 1950s represented a transitional period in yacht design. Post-war construction practices were becoming established, and designers such as Mylne continued to adapt classical principles to the economic and material circumstances of the period. The choice of the name Gryphon—a classical heraldic and mythological reference—was not uncommon in yacht naming conventions of the era, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of British yacht owners during this decade.
Original drawings for this design
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