Harold Stirling Vanderbilt
Businessman and accomplished sailor
Born
July 6th, 1884
140 years ago
Died
July 4th, 1970
54 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Won the America's Cup in 1930
Served as president of the New York Central Railroad
Developed the design for several notable yachts
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