Design No. 497
Unnamed Design
Design 497 is an auxiliary ketch from the Alfred Mylne archive. The design is represented by five original drawings held in the collection. No additional details regarding the original or current name, build date, dimensions, rig specification, builder, or client are presently available in the archive record.
Original Drawings · 5 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne (1870–1962) established himself as a leading Scottish yacht designer during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. His practice produced designs across multiple categories, from small cruisers to substantial ocean-going yachts. The auxiliary ketch represented a particularly popular configuration during the inter-war period and beyond, combining traditional sailing characteristics with the practical advantages of diesel or petrol engines. Mylne's design philosophy consistently emphasised seaworthiness, practical cruising qualities, and elegant proportions. The auxiliary ketch type allowed designers to balance sailing efficiency with the safety and convenience margins provided by mechanical propulsion—a consideration increasingly important for cruising vessels.