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Latitude
-33.867778
Longitude
151.21
Start Date
1924-01-01
End Date
1924-01-01

Description

Sources

ID
tba0a0

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/john-harrison
Birth Place
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Biography
None listed
Born
b. 1 January 1924
Summary
Harrison was an engineer with an active interest in design and competitive rowing. He formed a partnership with Ted Curtain to design and develop a rowing machine with ergometric features. He later became involved in boat design introducing hull improvements, improved winches for sailboats and other mechanical devices. He retired from teaching in the 1980s but continued his consultancies.
Gender
Male
Died
1-Jan-12
Age at death
88