Pampero
Also known as: Ninon
Pampero is design number 214 from the office of A. Mylne & Co., drawn in 1912. The yacht was built by A. Robertson & Sons at their yard in Sandbank. With a waterline length of 33 feet, beam of 8.9 feet, and sail area of 1,843 square feet, Pampero represents the small to medium cruising yachts that formed a significant part of Mylne's practice in the early twentieth century. The current status and location of the vessel are not known.
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Design Archive
Keel SectionsDesign No. 214
Pampero
Designed 1912
Historical Context
Design 214 was produced during A. Mylne & Co.'s most prolific period, when the office was establishing itself as a leading force in Scottish yacht design. The early 1910s saw Mylne engaged with clients seeking practical cruising vessels as well as racing designs. The partnership with Sandbank builders such as A. Robertson & Sons reflects the Clyde's position as Scotland's premier yacht-building region. Pampero's modest dimensions placed her within the market for private cruising yachts—a sector that provided steady work for designers and builders alike. The design's characteristics align with Mylne's philosophy of combining seaworthiness with accessible cruising comfort.