Petrel
Petrel is Design No. 102 from the A. Mylne & Co. office, completed in 1904. The yacht was constructed by Blyth Boat Building Co. in England, using teak and pitch pine planking on oak frames. She measured 20 feet on the waterline, with a beam of 7.2 feet and draft of 4.5 feet. She was built without an engine, relying entirely on sail. The vessel no longer exists.
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Design No. 102
Petrel
Designed 1904
Historical Context
Design No. 102 was produced during a formative period for A. Mylne & Co., when the firm was establishing its reputation for practical, seaworthy small craft. The early 1900s saw growing demand for affordable sailing yachts suited to coastal and inland cruising. Mylne's designs of this era balanced economy of construction with adequate performance and safety. Petrel exemplifies the modest end of the practice—vessels built to straightforward specifications and traditional materials, without the elaborate accommodations or specialized racing features that marked larger commissions. The use of English builders like Blyth Boat Building Co. reflects Mylne's willingness to work with quality constructors beyond Scotland's borders, though the firm's primary base remained in Glasgow.