Panope
Also known as: Grace, Candide, Velelia III, Doudouna, Lily III
Panope was an auxiliary schooner designed by Alfred Mylne (design 314) and built by Camper & Nicholsons at Gosport in 1928. A vessel of 67 feet on the waterline with a beam of 19 feet, she was rigged as a gaff schooner and powered by an oil engine. Originally conceived as both a racing and cruising yacht, Panope operated successfully in both capacities. The vessel was lost in the 1970s. Her design remains of interest to those considering recreation or restoration of a classic auxiliary schooner of this period.
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Panope was a successful racing and cruising yacht original built by Camper & Nicholson in Gosport. Lost in the 1970's, she is a very attractive recreation opportunity and a very useful size. With dimensions that allow her to operate under the MCA SCV charter code rather than LY2, if you want to operate this yacht commercially then you will not find a finer example of original beauty to impress your guests with. Designer - Alfred Mylne Naval Architecture - Mylne Yacht Design Interior Design - Malcolm Duffin Design Specification Spar Length 34.4m / 113ft Length 29.6m / 97ft Loadline 23.9m / 78.5ft Beam 5.8m / 19ft Draft 3.6m / 12ft Rigging: Gaff Schooner Engine : Hydrib Diesel Electric Displacement : 91tonnes Sail Area : 350m² / 3767ft² Download the Flyer
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Historical Context
Panope was designed in 1927 and launched in 1928, a period when A. Mylne & Co. was actively engaged in the design of cruising and racing auxiliaries. The late 1920s saw sustained demand for well-found motor-sailing yachts suitable for both competitive racing and extended cruising. Camper & Nicholsons, one of Britain's leading builders, undertook the construction. The gaff schooner rig remained popular for larger auxiliary vessels during this era, offering good sailing characteristics combined with engine reliability. Panope's specification—a 67-foot waterline schooner with adequate displacement and a substantial sail plan—reflects the design philosophy of the period: vessels capable of extended ocean work under sail, with auxiliary power for navigational flexibility.