Vadura
Vadura is an auxiliary yawl of design number 298, created by A. Mylne & Co. in 1926. Built that same year by Alexander Stephen & Sons in Glasgow, she was constructed of composite materials and fitted with a Thornycroft Parafin Motor for auxiliary power. Measuring 63 feet on the waterline with a beam of 19 feet and draft of 12.5 feet, she carried 4,685 square feet of sail. The vessel is no longer in existence.
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A. Mylne & Co. operated from Glasgow from 1896 until approximately 1980, establishing itself as one of Scotland's foremost yacht design offices. The 1920s represented a period of sustained output, following the disruptions of the First World War and preceding the economic challenges of the 1930s. Design number 298, assigned to Vadura in 1926, sits within a sequence reflecting the office's prolific activity during this decade. The auxiliary yawl type was favoured by Mylne for cruising vessels, combining traditional sailing efficiency with the reliability of motor auxiliary power—an increasingly important consideration as internal combustion engines became more dependable. Vadura's Thornycroft engine represented contemporary marine engineering practice, offering owners practical extended-range capability.