Boat 6
Boat 6 is a Gunter-rigged yacht designed by A. Mylne & Co. in 1919 under design number 263. The vessel measures 16 feet on the waterline with a beam of 6.25 feet and draft of 3 feet. Little is known of the vessel's subsequent history, including its build date, builder, or current whereabouts. The design reflects Mylne's work during the early interwar period, when small cruising and day-sailing craft formed an important part of the office's output.
Ownership
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Crew
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Specification
Design Archive
Sister Yachts
5 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design 263 was created in 1919, a significant year for A. Mylne & Co. The office, established in 1896, had weathered the First World War and was resuming design work for private owners. Small gunter-rigged craft occupied a distinct market segment—affordable, manageable vessels for local cruising and fishing. This design reflects the practical, economical approach characteristic of Mylne's work for modest patrons. The early postwar period saw considerable demand for modest cruising yachts as the sporting and leisure boating market revived. Without further documentation, the specific commissioning circumstances and builder remain unclear. The register's gaps in this vessel's record are not unusual for small craft from this period, many of which were built in small yards or by local craftsmen, leaving minimal archival trace.