Design No. 400
Glen Class
Design 400, known as the Glen Class, represents a prolific design from the Alfred Mylne office. Between 1946 and 1965, thirty-eight vessels were built to this design, making it one of the most successful productions in the archive. The class drew its naming convention primarily from Scottish geographical references, with yachts such as Glen Shesk, Glen Correl and Glen Shiel entering service in the immediate post-war period.
Original Drawings · 15 sheets
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Yachts in the Register · 38
Historical Context
The Glen Class emerged during the post-war revival of leisure sailing. The design's extended production run from 1946 to 1965 reflects consistent demand for moderate-sized cruising and racing yachts during this period. The concentration of builds in the late 1940s and early 1950s coincided with the expansion of recreational sailing as rationing eased and disposable incomes recovered. The longevity of the design—spanning nearly two decades—suggests it satisfied evolving market requirements throughout this transformative period in British yacht design and construction.