Design No. 76

Sunbeam

1903

Design 76 represents one of Alfred Mylne's offerings from the early 1900s. The design was realised in at least four yachts built in 1903: Coralie, Sunbeam, Diana, and Redwing II. The archive holds eight drawings for this design. Detailed specifications including dimensions, rig configuration, and the commissioning client remain incomplete in available records.

Original Drawings · 8 sheets

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Dimensions

LOA7.5 m / 25 ft
LOD7.5 m / 25 ft
LWL4.9 m / 16 ft
Beam1.6 m / 5 ft
Draft1.0 m / 3 ft
Sail Area280 sq ft

Yachts in the Register · 4

Historical Context

The year 1903 marked a significant phase in Alfred Mylne's design career. The production of four yachts from a single design—Coralie, Sunbeam, Diana, and Redwing II—suggests strong market demand and client confidence in Mylne's designs. This batch construction approach was not uncommon among successful yacht designers of the Edwardian era, where proven designs could be modified slightly to suit individual patrons. The survival of eight drawings in the archive indicates the level of detail Mylne maintained in his design records, though the original specifications and commissioning information have not been preserved or documented.