Design No. 98
Kelpie
Design 98 represents one of Alfred Mylne's yacht designs, realised as the vessel Kelpie in 1903. The archive holds thirty drawings for this design, providing detailed documentation of Mylne's work during the early twentieth century. While certain specifications remain incomplete in the current record, the design demonstrates the scope of Mylne's practice during this period.
Original Drawings · 14 sheets
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Historical Context
Alfred Mylne was a Scottish yacht designer whose practice spanned several decades from the late nineteenth century onwards. Design 98, realised as Kelpie in 1903, falls within the formative period of Mylne's career. The early twentieth century witnessed considerable activity in yacht design and construction, particularly in Scotland and England. Mylne's designs from this era reflect evolving approaches to sailing yacht design, balancing traditional forms with contemporary understanding of hydrodynamic principles. The preservation of thirty drawings for this single design indicates the thoroughness of Mylne's documentation practices and the value placed upon detailed technical record-keeping within his office.