Design No. 166
Aurora & Brisa
Design 166 represents one of Alfred Mylne's prolific yacht designs, with the original names Aurora and Brisa associated with this scheme. The archive records fifty-five vessels constructed to this design, spanning from 1909 through 1940 and beyond. The earliest documented builds—Ollantay, Brisa, and Aurora—were completed in 1909, establishing the design's immediate success. Nine drawings survive in the archive relating to this design.
Original Drawings · 9 sheets
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Hilditch's 25' Cruiser
Yachts in the Register · 55
Historical Context
The proliferation of Design 166 over three decades reflects the professional demand for Mylne's work during a period of sustained yacht design activity. The concentration of builds in the early years—particularly 1909 to 1912—suggests initial popularity, with construction continuing sporadically through the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The geographical spread implied by vessel names of South American origin (Parana, Pilcomayo, Tunuyan, Yamandu, Buenos Aires) indicates international clientele. The design's longevity in use and the quantity of builds distinguish it as significant within Mylne's professional output, though specific technical details and individual vessel histories remain to be documented.