Bernard Carp
Dutch sailor, olympic gold medalist, board member at Erven Lucas Bols, golfplayer and throphy hunter
About Bernard Carp
Lived 1901 – 1966 (aged 65). Bernard Carp was a Dutch sailor.
Bernard "Berend" Carp (17 April 1901, Sragi, Lampung, Dutch East Indies – 22 July 1966, Hout Bay, South Africa) was an Olympic sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Ostend, Belgium. With helmsman and brother Joop Carp and fellow crew member Petrus Wernink, sailing the Dutch boat Oranje, Carp took the Gold in the 6.5 Metre.
Professional life In 1922, Carp started at the de n.v. Erven Lucas Bols in Amsterdam. He advanced his career up to director in 1936. In 1946, he moved to Cape Town to lead a distillery of Lucas Bols.
Personal life Carp financed several ornithological expeditions during the 1950s is Southern Africa (Namibia). He published the story of these expeditions in his book I Chose Africa.
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Who was Bernard Carp?
Dutch sailor, olympic gold medalist, board member at Erven Lucas Bols, golfplayer and throphy hunter (1901–1966)
When was Bernard Carp born?
Bernard Carp was born on 17 April 1901 in Sragi.
When did Bernard Carp die?
Bernard Carp died on 22 July 1966 in Hout Bay.
What was Bernard Carp's occupation?
Bernard Carp was a sailor.
What nationality was Bernard Carp?
Bernard Carp was Dutch.
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