Boat 5
Boat 5 is a Gunter-rigged yacht designed by A. Mylne & Co. to Design 263 in 1919. The vessel measures 16 feet on the waterline with a beam of 6.25 feet and draft of 3 feet. Limited information survives regarding her builder, construction details, and subsequent history. The current status and location of the yacht are not known.
Ownership
No ownership records held for this vessel.
Crew
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Specification
Design Archive
Sister Yachts
5 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
During 1919, A. Mylne & Co. operated across a broad spectrum of yacht design, from racing and cruising designs of 30 feet and upward to smaller craft serving local and private purposes. Design 263 sits within this smaller category—work often less documented than the larger commissions, yet vital to understanding the full scope of the office's design philosophy and client base. The Gunter rig remained a respected choice for modest yachts well into the twentieth century, particularly in Scotland where traditional small-boat design retained practical value. The sparse surviving record of Boat 5 reflects the common fate of many modest pre-war yachts: limited documentation, dispersed ownership, and the passage of time.