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 late 1980s.
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Other occupations
  • lecturer, later professor
  • lecturer, mechanical engineering (ANZSIC code: 81) 1957 - University of NSW, Sydney, NSW
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Trainings
  • bachelor of engineering, - 1947 Sydney University, Sydney, NSW
  • bachelor of engineering, - 1 January 1947 Sydney University, Sydney, NSW