About John Illingworth
Lived 1903 – 1980 (aged 76–77). John Illingworth was a British marine architect, engineer and sailor.
Captain John Holden Illingworth (1903 – 7 March 1980) was an English naval engineer in the Royal Navy who achieved fame as a yacht racer and yacht designer. Described on his death as "the father of post-war offshore sailing racing",
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Who was John Illingworth?
British marine architect and engineer (1903-1980)
When was John Illingworth born?
John Illingworth was born in 1903.
When did John Illingworth die?
John Illingworth died on 7 March 1980.
What was John Illingworth's occupation?
John Illingworth was a marine architect, engineer and sailor.
What nationality was John Illingworth?
John Illingworth was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Illingworth (yacht designer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Illingworth. https://biography.guide/john-illingworth-marine-architect/
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