British Yachts and Yachtsmen – the Biographies

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Orr-Ewing, Sir Archibald E., Bart.

Was born in 1853, and educated at Harrow. He was Captain in the 3rd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and is now a member of the […]
12 August 2018

Parker, Evelyn Stuart

Was born in Liverpool in 1869, and educated at Eton and New College, Oxford. He started racing in 1889 with the Lapwing, of the Clyde 17-foot class. […]
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Parsons, The Hon. Charles A., C.B.

In­ventor of the turbine engine. Was born in London in 1854, and is the fourth surviving son of the late Earl of Rosse. It was while […]
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P/Q

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Lipton, Sir Thomas Johnstone, Bart., K.C.V.O.

Was born in Glasgow of Irish parentage in 1850. He is Chairman of Lipton’s, Ltd., and a Lieutenant of the City of London. He owns large […]