Harry Clasper
Deceased Person
1812 – 1870
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Who was Harry Clasper?
Harry Clasper was a Tyneside professional rower and boat builder. He was an innovative boat designer who pioneered the development of the racing shell and the use of outriggers. He is said to have invented spoon-shaped oars.
He was the first of three well-known Tyneside oarsmen, the other two being Robert Chambers and James Renforth.
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