Design No. 434

Silent Swift

1959

Design 434 represents one entry within Alfred Mylne's extensive catalogue of yacht designs. Originally designated Silent Swift, this design is documented in the archive through eleven drawings. While comprehensive details regarding the vessel's type, dimensions, rig configuration, and construction history are not currently available in the archive record, the design remains part of the historical documentation of Mylne's work as a yacht designer.

Original Drawings · 11 sheets

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Dimensions

LOA8.8 m / 29 ft
LOD8.8 m / 29 ft
LWL7.4 m / 24 ft
Beam2.6 m / 9 ft
Draft0.8 m / 3 ft

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Historical Context

Alfred Mylne operated as a naval architect and yacht designer during a period of significant development in small craft design. Design 434 forms part of his broader catalogue, which encompasses a wide range of vessel types and scales. The survival of eleven drawings indicates the design received formal development within Mylne's office. However, the specific historical circumstances of the design—its commission, intended use, and realisation—are not currently evident from available archival records. Further research may reveal additional documentation that would contextualise this design within Mylne's body of work and the broader history of yacht design.