Cumbrae
Cumbrae is a single screw motor yacht of Design 373, created by A. Mylne & Co. in 1934. With a length on the waterline of 86.66 feet, a beam of 19 feet, and a draft of 9.33 feet, she represents the motor yacht designs developed by the office during the interwar period. The current status and location of the vessel are not known.
Ownership
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Crew
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Specification
Design Archive
Historical Context
Design 373 dates to 1934, a year of significant activity within A. Mylne & Co. By this period, the office had established itself as a leading Scottish yacht designer with a diverse portfolio spanning racing yachts, cruising auxiliaries, and motor vessels. The transition to motor power was well advanced; whilst the office continued to design sailing yachts, motor and motor-sailer designs increasingly dominated new commissions. The interwar years saw A. Mylne & Co. refining designs for owner-operated and charter vessels suited to coastal and offshore cruising. Single screw motor yachts of this size were practical choices for private owners seeking reliable long-range cruising capability. The design principles evident in vessels like Cumbrae—moderate displacement, sensible proportions, and straightforward engineering—reflected the mature, professional approach characteristic of the office's work.