Lorne Campbell Currie (25 April 1871 – 20 June 1926)[1] was a British sailor[2] who represented his country at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Meulan, France. With crew John Gretton, Linton Hope and Algernon Maudslay. Currie, as helmsman, took first place in race of the .5 to 1 ton. He was born and died in Le Havre, France. His father, John Martin Currie, was a younger brother of Donald Currie, the ship owner, and acted as agent for the firm in Le Havre.
Personal information | |
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Full name | Lorne Campbell Currie |
Nationality | British |
Born | Le Havre, France | 25 April 1871
Died | 21 June 1926 Le Havre, France | (aged 55)
Sailing career | |
Class(es) | .5 to 1 ton Open class |
Club | Royal Temple Yacht Club Société des Régates du Havre |
Medal record | |
Updated on 8 May 2015. |