Nathanael Greene Herreshoff
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Nathanael Greene Herreshoff (March 18, 1848 – June 2, 1938) was an American naval architect, mechanical engineer, and yacht design innovator.[2] He produced a succession of undefeated America's Cup defenders between 1893 and 1920.
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Born | March 18, 1848 (1848-03-18) |
Died | June 2, 1938(1938-06-02) (aged 90) |
Other names | Nickname: Captain Nat |
Occupation(s) | Naval architect Mechanical engineer |
Known for | Designing motor and sailing yachts, especially America's Cup defenders between 1893-1920 |
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Children | 2, including Lewis Francis Herreshoff[1] |
Relatives | J. B. F. Herreshoff, brother Charles F. Herreshoff, nephew L. Francis Herreshoff, son Halsey Chase Herreshoff, grandson |
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