Design No. 599
St.Hilary
Design 599 represents a single screw motor yacht conceived by Alfred Mylne. The design, identified by the original name St. Hilary, survives in the archive as a set of 18 drawings. While detailed specifications including dimensions, rig configuration, and construction dates remain incomplete, the design documents provide valuable evidence of Mylne's work in the motor yacht category during his career.
Original Drawings · 18 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne's design practice encompassed both sailing and motor yachts across several decades. The single screw motor yacht category emerged as a significant vessel type during the early-to-mid twentieth century, reflecting broader adoption of mechanical propulsion in private yacht design. Mylne's work across multiple vessel types demonstrates the versatility required of successful naval architects during this period of transition in marine technology. The archive's preservation of 18 drawings for Design 599 indicates that the project reached a developed stage, though confirmation of build status would require additional documentation.