Jack Holt (dinghy designer), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 18-Apr-1912
Date of Death: 14-Nov-1995
Profession: engineer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Jack Holt (dinghy designer)
- Jack Holt, OBE (1912–1995) was a prolific designer of sailing dinghies.
- His pioneering designs of dinghies using plywood did much to popularise the sport of sailing in the period immediately following World War II.Born in Hammersmith, London near the River Thames Holt designed more than 40 boats, many of which are listed below.
- He worked for many years with fellow sailing enthusiast and businessman Beecher Moore.Jack Holt was awarded an OBE in 1979 for his services to sailing.
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