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Britton Chance, Jr.

American naval architect yacht designer · Lived 1940 to 2012 · aged 72

Britton Chance Jr. was an American naval architect who developed core elements of three yachts that won the America's Cup and won the World Championship six times. The New York Times said he "was known for having a mathematician's precision and a renegade's willingness to experiment".

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Professional Boatbuilder called him "one of the brightest minds in yacht design".

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Lived 1940 to 2012 · aged 72