Essex Breeze
ex Breeze
Essex Breeze, originally named Breeze, is a sailing yacht built in 1924 by W Smith at Walton-on-Naze to design 114 from A. Mylne & Co.'s drawing office. The design dates to 1904. The vessel measures 25 feet on the waterline with a beam of 8.1 feet and draft of 4 feet, carrying 433 square feet of sail. She was fitted with a Newage petrol motor of 4 cylinders and 25 brake horsepower, installed in 1969. The yacht remains in existence.
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Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 114
Breeze
Designed 1904
Historical Context
Design 114 was created in 1904, a period when A. Mylne & Co. was establishing its reputation as a serious design office. The early 1900s saw growing demand for small cruising yachts suited to British home waters. The 20-year gap between design and construction suggests the design's appeal and utility; Mylne designs often remained in builders' hands for extended periods, drawn upon as demand warranted. W Smith's yard at Walton-on-Naze was one of several east coast builders who worked from Mylne designs. The motorisation in 1969 reflects a pragmatic evolution common to vessels of this vintage, as owners balanced traditional sailing capability with the convenience and reliability of mechanical power.