Rival
Rival represents A. Mylne & Co. Design No. 1, created in 1911. This 24.2-foot waterline vessel with a 7.3-foot beam marks the beginning of the design office's records in the yacht register. Limited information survives regarding construction details, builder, and subsequent history. The yacht's current existence and location remain unknown.
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Specification
Design Archive
Design No. 1
Rival
Designed 1911
Historical Context
Rival was the first design issued by A. Mylne & Co. in 1911, marking the inception of the design office's formal record. A. Mylne & Co. emerged as a leading Scottish yacht design practice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period when small-craft design was experiencing rapid evolution. The Edwardian era saw strong interest in efficient cruising and racing designs, and Mylne's early output would reflect the technical and aesthetic trends of that period. The office would go on to produce designs ranging from small cruising yachts to larger racing vessels and motor yachts, establishing a reputation that extended well into the mid-20th century. Rival's place as Design No. 1 underscores the systematic approach the office maintained to recording its work.