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International organisation representing naval architects From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (also known as RINA) is a professional institution and global governing body for naval architecture and maritime engineering. Members work in industry, academia, and maritime organisations worldwide, participating in the design, construction, repair, and operation of ships, boats, and marine structures in over 90 countries.
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| Founded | 1860 |
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| Founder | Edward Reed, Rev Joseph Woolley, John Penn and Frederick Kynaston Barnes |
| Type | Professional Institution |
| Focus | Naval Architects |
| Headquarters | 8-9, Northumberland St, London WC2N 5DA |
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Area served | Worldwide |
| Method | International Membership, Conferences, Publications |
Key people | Charles III (Patron), Chris Boyd (Chief Executive), |
| Website | rina |
The Patron of the Institution was Queen Elizabeth II but is now King Charles III.
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects was founded in Britain in 1860 as The Institution of Naval Architects and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1910 and 1960 to "advance the art and science of ship design."[1]
Founding members included John Scott Russell, Edward Reed, Rev. Joseph Woolley, Nathaniel Barnaby, Frederick Kynaston Barnes, and John Penn.[2]
On April 9, 1919, Blanche Thornycroft, Rachel Mary Parsons, and Eily Keary became the first women admitted into the institution.[3]
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The following have been members of the society historically:
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