A Harvard entomologist who turned to yacht design in 1883 and, in a seven-year career, produced 137 vessels and three consecutive America's Cup defenders.
- Prior life
- Instructor in entomology at Harvard, 1879–83
- Career
- Self-taught through study in Europe; 137 designs in seven years
- Honour
- America's Cup Hall of Fame, 1994
- 1885Puritan — beat Genesta
- 1886Mayflower — beat Galatea
- 1887Volunteer — beat Thistle
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