Design No. 442
Guildford Belle
Design 442 represents one of Alfred Mylne's proposals, known originally as Guildford Belle. The design is documented through twenty-one drawings held within the Alfred Mylne archive. While certain details regarding the yacht's specifications, construction history, and subsequent fate remain incomplete in the current archival record, these drawings constitute an important record of Mylne's design practice.
Original Drawings · 21 sheets
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Steam driven, Mississippi type Paddle Wheeler
Historical Context
Alfred Mylne maintained meticulous records of his design work through detailed technical drawings. The preservation of twenty-one drawings for Design 442 indicates the thoroughness with which Mylne's office documented proposals, regardless of their ultimate realisation. The original name Guildford Belle suggests a connection to the Guildford area, though no further contextual information is currently available. Without additional archival documentation such as correspondence, client records, or construction logs, the specific circumstances surrounding this design remain obscure. This is not unusual for designs from Mylne's practice, as many proposals either remained unbuilt or were executed by builders whose records have not survived.