British Yachts and Yachtsmen – the Biographies

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Was born in 1837, and educated at Eton and Christchurch, Oxford. He inherited from his father, who was a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron, an […]

Was born in 1857, and educated at Eton. He is an ardent and enthusiastic sportsman, and has travelled in all parts of the world. For many […]

One of the most popular of Clyde yachtsmen, and a member of the celebrated Liverpool shipping family. Mr. Maclver is a grandson of the Charles Maclver […]