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