Osprey
Osprey is a wooden sailing yacht of design 24, created by A. Mylne & Co. in 1898 and built by Gourlay Brothers & Co. of Dundee, Scotland. The vessel measures 4.86 metres on the waterline with a beam of 1.59 metres and carries 24.16 square metres of sail. This small yacht represents the design office's output during its early years of practice, a period when Mylne was establishing his reputation in Scottish yacht design.
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Details
Design Archive
Sail PlanDesign No. 24
Osprey
Designed 1898
Sister Yachts
2 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design 24 was created in 1898, early in A. Mylne & Co.'s history—the practice was founded in 1896. This period saw the office developing its design philosophy and building a portfolio of work in small to medium-sized yachts. Gourlay Brothers & Co. of Dundee was an established builder with experience in wooden yacht construction, making it a natural choice for the young design office. Osprey's modest size and proportions suggest she was intended for private use, possibly by an owner seeking a practical, seaworthy small craft rather than a racing machine. The yacht's longevity is noteworthy; her survival speaks to the durability of Mylne's designs and the quality of Dundee construction during this era.
Ownership
Current owner
Docteur Didier GRIFFITHS
Since Dec 2017
Recorded on payment — claim #27
Crew
No crew records yet. If you’ve sailed on this yacht, claim your place in her history.