Gigha
Gigha is a sailing yacht of 24 feet waterline length, designed by A. Mylne & Co. in 1923 under design number 294. The vessel retains her original name. With a beam of 7 feet and draft of 4.5 feet, she carries 418 square feet of sail. She remains in existence. Details of her builder, construction materials, and engine installation are not currently recorded in the register.
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Design Archive
Sail PlanDesign No. 294
Gigha
Designed 1923
Historical Context
A. Mylne & Co., established in 1896, maintained a prolific design practice throughout the early twentieth century. The 1920s represented a period of continued activity, during which the office produced designs across a range of sizes and types. Design 294, Gigha, falls within this productive period. The yacht's modest dimensions and simple rig suggest she was intended for private cruising or day-sailing use, reflecting the practical demands of Scottish and British yacht owners of that era. The survival of Gigha into the modern era, though her subsequent history remains undocumented, is noteworthy among vessels of this vintage.