About Norman Baker
Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 89). Norman Baker was an American explorer, sailor and aircraft pilot.
Norman Leonard Baker (November 18, 1928 – November 22, 2017 He was the co-author (with Barbara Murphy) of Thor Heyerdahl and the Reed Boat Ra, a 1974 children's book on the expeditions. He was a fellow and director of the Explorers Club, and served as an advisor to Fara Heim, an expedition searching for signs of Viking settlements in North America. Baker died when the Cessna 172 he was piloting crashed in Pittsford, Vermont on November 22, 2017.
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Who was Norman Baker?
American sailor (1928-2017)
When was Norman Baker born?
Norman Baker was born on 18 November 1928 in Brooklyn.
When did Norman Baker die?
Norman Baker died on 22 November 2017 in Pittsford.
What was Norman Baker's occupation?
Norman Baker was an explorer, sailor and aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Norman Baker?
Norman Baker was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Norman Baker (explorer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norman Baker. https://biography.guide/norman-baker-explorer/
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