Colin Archer
Colin Archer (22 July 1832 – 8 February 1921) was a Norwegian naval architect and shipbuilder known for his seaworthy pilot and rescue boats and the larger sailing and polar ships. His most famous ship is the Fram, used for both Fridtjof Nansen's and Roald Amundsen's polar expeditions.
Colin Archer | |
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Archer c. 1893 | |
| Born | 22 July 1832 Larvik, Norway |
| Died | 8 February 1921 (aged 88) Larvik, Norway |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder |
| Spouse | Karen Sophie Wiborg |
| Children | 5 |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
He was born at Tollerodden in Larvik, Norway, where he also had his own house built and his boatyard.
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