Design No. 53
Shireen
Design 53 represents one of Alfred Mylne's creations from the early 1900s. A yacht named Shireen was built to this design in 1900. The archive preserves six original drawings relating to this design. Further details regarding the vessel's specifications, rig configuration, and construction are not currently available in the archive record.
Original Drawings · 6 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice flourished during the early years of the twentieth century, a period of considerable activity in British yacht design. The year 1900 falls within the formative phase of his career, before the firm's extensive work on larger sailing yachts and motor vessels that would establish its reputation. The preservation of six drawings for Design 53 indicates that the design achieved execution, unlike many designs that remained unbuilt. Without additional archival information, the specific context of the commission—whether for a private client, a particular class, or a regional builder—cannot be established from the available record.