William Starling Burgess
American naval architect and aviation pioneer (1878–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Starling Burgess (December 25, 1878 – March 19, 1947) was an American yacht designer, aviation pioneer, and naval architect.[1] He was awarded the highest prize in aviation, the Collier Trophy in 1915, just two years after Orville Wright won it. In 1933 he partnered with Buckminster Fuller to design and build the radical Dymaxion Car. Between 1930 and 1937 he created three America's Cup winning J-Class yachts, Enterprise, Rainbow and Ranger (the latter in partnership with Olin Stephens).
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Born | December 25, 1878 |
Died | March 19, 1947 (1947-03-20) (aged 68) |
Education | Milton Academy |
Known for | Collier Trophy winner |
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Children | Tasha Tudor |
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