William Fife, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Fife

Scottish yacht designer

Date of Birth: 15-Jun-1857

Place of Birth: Fairlie, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 11-Aug-1944

Profession: engineer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About William Fife

  • William Fife Jr.
  • (15 June 1857 – 11 August 1944), also known as William Fife III, was the third generation of a family of Scottish yacht designers and builders.
  • In his time, William Fife designed around 600 yachts, including two contenders for the America’s cup.
  • The Royal Yachting Association was formed in 1875 to standardise rules, and Fife and his rival G.L.
  • Watson, were instrumental in these rule changes.
  • Around one third of Fife's yachts still exist.
  • His last designs were built in 1938.

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