Nautilus
Nautilus was built to A. Mylne & Co. design 320, developed in 1929. The vessel measured 78 feet on the waterline with a beam of 18 feet and a draft of 8.5 feet. No record of the yacht survives to the present day. Further details regarding the builder, construction method, year of launch, and engine specification remain unknown.
Ownership
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Crew
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Specification
Design Archive
Lines PlanDesign No. 320
Nautilus
Designed 1929
Historical Context
Design 320 was registered in 1929, positioning it within A. Mylne & Co.'s mature period between the wars. The Glasgow-based practice, established in 1896, had by this time accumulated considerable expertise in yacht design across multiple classes and purposes. The inter-war years saw sustained demand for cruising yachts among owners seeking vessels capable of extended passages yet manageable by small crews. Mylne designs from this era demonstrate consistency in seakindly proportions and practical layout. The absence of surviving records for Nautilus is not unusual; many vessels of this vintage, particularly those built by smaller yards or with limited documentation, left minimal traces in the historical record.