Gertrude
Gertrude is an Auxiliary Cutter design (No. 59) produced by A. Mylne & Co. in 1901. The original design brief and specifications reflect the office's expertise in working, seagoing vessels of the Edwardian period. The identity and location of the builder remain unrecorded in the available register data. The current existence and whereabouts of the vessel are not known.
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Historical Context
Design 59 dates to 1901, a period when A. Mylne & Co. was actively developing auxiliary designs for the British and European markets. The Auxiliary Cutter represented a practical response to evolving client demands: owners sought vessels capable of extended cruising under sail but unwilling to rely entirely on wind. The firm's design office, based in Scotland, was well positioned to serve shipbuilders and private clients seeking competent, economical designs. The absence of builder and construction details in the register suggests the design may have been produced for a client-specified builder, or that records have not survived. This gaps in documentation are not uncommon for vessels of this age, particularly those built in smaller yards or by private commission.