Harry Hunter (sailor)

Harry Hunter
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born(1924-03-30)30 March 1924
East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Died15 December 1988(1988-12-15) (aged 64)
Helensburgh, Scotland
Sport
SportSailing

James Henry Arrol Hunter (30 March 1924 – 15 December 1988) was a British sailor. He competed in the 6 Metre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]

According to Olympedia, Hunter was born in Bearsden and served in the Royal Navy during World War II.[1] He was a member of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club. At the 1948 Games, he was part of a four-man crew with Douglas Hume, and brothers Bonar and Hamish Hardie. They finished fifth overall.[1] In the late 1950s, Hunter relocated to Rhodesia and worked in a copper mine. He was involved in an accident at the mine which resulted in amputation of a leg. He returned to Scotland, and worked in the paper and printing business.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Harry Hunter". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.


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