John Young Harrison b. 1 January 1924

  • Designer
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.
Would you like to add an editable biography for John Young Harrison? You can add one here.