Harry Highet

Engineer, Deceased Person

1892 – 1989

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Who was Harry Highet?

Henry Ashton Highet, commonly known as Harry Highet, was a New Zealand civil engineer famous for his 'P-class' yacht design. This class is famous for being the sailing trainer vessel for many new entrants into the sport, and virtually every famous New Zealand yachtsman, including Sir Peter Blake and Russell Coutts, learnt to sail in one.

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Born
1892
Nationality
  • New Zealand
Profession
Died
1989

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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