William Fife
William Fife Jr. | |
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Fife in 1903 | |
| Born | 15 June 1857 Fairlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 11 August 1944 (aged 87) Fairlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Other names | William Fife, III |
| Occupation | Yacht designer |
William Fife Jr. OBE (15 June 1857 – 11 August 1944), also known as William Fife III, was the third generation of a family of Scottish yacht designers and builders. In his time, William Fife designed around 600 yachts, including two contenders for the America's Cup. The Royal Yachting Association was formed in 1875 to standardise rules, and Fife and his rival G.L. Watson, were instrumental in these rule changes. Around one third of Fife's yachts still exist. His last designs were built in 1938.