About Petrus Wernink
Lived 1895 – 1971 (aged 76). Petrus Wernink was a Dutch sailor.
Petrus "Piet" Adrianus Wernink (1 April 1895 in Oudshoorn – 29 November 1971, Wassenaar) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Ostend, Belgium. With helmsman Joop Carp and fellow crew member Berend Carp, sailing the Dutch boat Oranje, Wernink took the Gold in the 6.5 Metre.
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Who was Petrus Wernink?
sailor (1895-1971)
When was Petrus Wernink born?
Petrus Wernink was born on 1 April 1895 in Oudshoorn.
When did Petrus Wernink die?
Petrus Wernink died on 29 November 1971 in Wassenaar.
What was Petrus Wernink's occupation?
Petrus Wernink was a sailor.
What nationality was Petrus Wernink?
Petrus Wernink was Dutch.
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