About Lewis Francis Herreshoff
Lived 1890 – 1972 (aged 82). Lewis Francis Herreshoff was an American engineer, shipbuilder and author.
L. (Lewis) Francis Herreshoff (November 11, 1890 – December 1972), was an American boat designer, naval architect, editor, and author of books and magazine articles. Herreshoff Prudence Herreshoff Rozinante Stuart Knockabout
Publications His books include The Common Sense of Yacht Design, The Compleat Cruiser, Capt. Nat Herreshoff: The Wizard of Bristol, The Writings of L. Francis Herreshoff, Sensible Cruising Designs and An L. Francis Herreshoff Reader.
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American boat designer, naval architect, editor and author (1890-1972)
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Lewis Francis Herreshoff was born on 11 November 1890 in Bristol.
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Lewis Francis Herreshoff died on 1 December 1972.
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Lewis Francis Herreshoff was an engineer, shipbuilder and author.
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Lewis Francis Herreshoff was American.
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