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Bill Luders

1909 – 1999

American naval architect

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Lived 1909 – 1999 (aged 89). Bill Luders was an American marine engineer and engineer.

Alfred Edward "Bill" Luders, Jr. (December 31, 1909 – January 31, 1999) was an American naval architect, who designed all but one of the Sea Sprite Sailing Yachts.

Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Luders attended The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, then forwent further education to undertake an apprenticeship in naval architecture. Luders later became the director of the family business, Luders Marine Construction Company in Stamford, which was founded by his father, A.E. Luders, Sr., in 1908.

In 1946, Luders was one of a committee of five boat designers (including George Hinman, Arthur Knapp, Emil "Bus" Mosbacher and Cornelius Shields) who codified and regulated the International One Design class of yachts.

With the revival of the America's Cup yacht race with 12-meter yachts in 1958, Luders built the yacht Weatherly to a design by Philip Rhodes. Although the yacht was not selected that year, it successfully defended the Cup at the 1962 America's Cup against the Australian yacht Gretel.

Designs Sea Sprite 27 Sea Sprite 34

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Marine engineer, engineer
Nationality
Education
The Hill School
Also known as
Alfred Edward Luders

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Luders?

American naval architect

When was Bill Luders born?

Bill Luders was born on 31 December 1909 in Stamford.

When did Bill Luders die?

Bill Luders died on 31 January 1999 in Stamford.

What was Bill Luders's occupation?

Bill Luders was a marine engineer and engineer.

What nationality was Bill Luders?

Bill Luders was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Luders

· Wikidata: Q4909966

· DBpedia: Bill Luders

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