Amancay

Historical Context

Design 166 originated in 1909 at A. Mylne & Co., when the firm was in its early phase of establishing a comprehensive portfolio of cruising and racing designs. The three-decade gap between design registration and Amancay's construction in Argentina illustrates the durability of Mylne's designs and their appeal to builders across the Atlantic. During this period, A. Mylne & Co. had become established as one of Scotland's leading yacht design offices, serving both domestic and international markets. The commissioning of Mylne designs in South America underscores the firm's international standing prior to and during the Second World War, when long-distance communication and design transfer were substantially more difficult than in later decades.