Osprey
Osprey was built in 1898 to A. Mylne & Co. Design No. 24 by Gourlay Brothers & Co in Dundee, Scotland. The wooden yacht measures 15.95 feet on the waterline with a beam of 5.22 feet and a draft of 2.7875 feet, carrying 260 square feet of sail. She survives to the present day. This small cruising or day sailing vessel represents the modest but competent designs that formed the foundation of Alfred Mylne's practice in the early years of the practice.
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Design Archive
Sail PlanDesign No. 24
Osprey
Designed 1898
Sister Yachts
2 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
Design No. 24 dates to 1898, a formative period for A. Mylne & Co. The practice, established in 1896, was building its reputation through designs ranging from modest cruisers to larger yachts. The 1890s saw growing demand for small, owner-operated sailing vessels suited to Scottish coastal waters and beyond. Osprey's commission reflects this market segment. Gourlay Brothers & Co was an established Dundee shipbuilder with long experience in yacht construction. The combination of a young, innovative design office and an established local builder produced vessels that balanced contemporary design principles with proven construction methods.