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This striking photo shows the Royal Yacht Britannia on her way to her final resting place to be sunk off the Isle of Wight on the 10th July 1936, in line with King George V’s wish following his death. She was scuttled at night, and for this reason boat builder, columnist and general student of … Continue reading “1936 photo of HMY Brittannia being towed to the spot where she was scuttled”
The replica Brittannia has arrived at Cowes – read all about it on the k1britannia.org website. For earlier posts about the new Brittannia and the original, click here.
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] The 2010 editions of the Mylne Register of Yachts and Design List are available for download from the Mylne’s website http://www.mylne.com. A catalogue of drawings by Alfred Mylne and his Mylne company colleagues available to buy is in the design section of the website, which is available through a free registration gizmo. While … Continue reading “Updated Mylne registers now online”