Design No. 430
Melora III
Design 430 represents Alfred Mylne's work in auxiliary ketch design. The design was realised in the yacht Melora III, built in 1959. The archive holds 33 drawings for this design, providing detailed documentation of Mylne's approach to this vessel type. As with many designs from this period, certain details of the original specification remain incomplete in the available records.
Original Drawings · 33 sheets
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Notes
Note* - On finding further originals, instructions on the outer roll said, 'NOW TO BE DESIGN No 631'- see scan #11311 & #11315. Scans from #11310 on have been copied into folder #631.
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice spanned several decades, during which he produced work across multiple yacht types and sizes. The auxiliary ketch configuration was a popular choice for cruising and working yachts in the mid-twentieth century, offering practical advantages for extended voyages and varied sea conditions. Design 430 belongs to this productive period of Mylne's career. The preservation of 33 drawings for this design indicates its significance within the office records, though comprehensive details of its commissioning, construction, and subsequent history are not presently documented in the accessible archive materials.