The Blue Peter
The Blue Peter is an auxiliary cutter designed by A. Mylne & Co. and built in 1930 by W. King & Sons at Burnham-on-Crouch. The vessel was designed to Design 315 in 1928. She measures 48 feet on the waterline with a beam of 13.8 feet and draft of 9.2 feet, and carries 2,000 square feet of sail. Construction is teak on oak. She is fitted with a 110 hp Yanmar engine. The yacht remains in existence.
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Historical Context
Design 315, drawn in 1928, falls within the period of A. Mylne & Co.'s mature practice. The 1920s and 1930s represented a transition in yacht design: the auxiliary cutter type combined the appeal of sailing tradition with the practical advantages of reliable mechanical propulsion. Mylne's designs of this era reflect a careful balance between these demands. W. King & Sons, builder of The Blue Peter, was one of the few yards capable of executing designs to the high standards Mylne demanded. The use of teak and oak represented the pinnacle of wooden yacht construction and would have made The Blue Peter a substantial financial commitment for her owner. That she remains in existence more than ninety years after launch underscores the enduring quality of Mylne's designs and the craftsmanship of her builders.