About Clark Mills
Lived 1915 – 2001 (aged 85–86). Clark Mills was an American designer, engineer and marine architect.
Clark Wilbur Mills (1915, Michigan - December 11, 2001, Clearwater Florida ) was an American designer and builder of boats.
He was best known as the designer of economical and practical boats such as the Optimist pram, Windmill, Com-Pac 16 and others. He began building boats before World War II and after the war opened the Mills Boat Works in Clearwater, Florida.
Mills was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2017.
Designs Com-Pac 16 Com-Pac 23 Com-Pac Sun Cat Com-Pac Sunday Cat Optimist US1 Windmill
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clark Mills?
American boat designer and builder (1915-2001)
When was Clark Mills born?
Clark Mills was born in 1915 in Michigan.
When did Clark Mills die?
Clark Mills died on 11 December 2001 in Clearwater.
What was Clark Mills's occupation?
Clark Mills was a designer, engineer and marine architect.
What nationality was Clark Mills?
Clark Mills was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Clark Mills (boatbuilder)
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