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William Fife III

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Scottish yacht designer (1857-1944)

United KingdomLived 1857 to 1944 · aged 87
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, 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. L. Watson, were instrumental in these rule changes. Around one third of Fife's yachts still exist.

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Moonbeam III (1903) pictured in 2008Moonbeam III (1903) pictured in 2008Shamrock III (1903) launched in DumbartonShamrock III (1903) launched in DumbartonReliance (Herreshoff) and Shamrock III (Fife) in the 1903 America's Cup racesReliance (Herreshoff) and Shamrock III (Fife) in the 1903 America's Cup racesYoula, a 26-foot cutter designed by William Fife, was built by Reuben Harlow in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.Youla, a 26-foot cutter designed by William Fife, was built by Reuben Harlow in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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William Fife Jr., 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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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1857 to 1944 · aged 87
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