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Biography: William Harold Shaw was born on 9 June, 1926 in Providence, RI. He was an American yacht designer and builder who was best known for his work on the America's Cup. He was the designer of the 12-meter yacht Courageous, which won the America's Cup in 1974 and 1977. He also designed the 12-meter yacht Freedom, which won the America's Cup in 1980. Age: William Shaw (yacht designer) was 80 years old at the time of his death. Height: William Shaw (yacht designer) was 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. Physical Stats: William Shaw (yacht designer) had a slim build and was of average height. Dating/Affairs: William Shaw (yacht designer) was married to his wife, Mary, for over 50 years. Family: William Shaw (yacht designer) had two children, a son and a daughter. Career: William Shaw (yacht designer) began his career in the 1950s, designing and building boats for the America's Cup. He was the designer of the 12-meter yacht Courageous, which won the America's Cup in 1974 and 1977. He also designed the 12-meter yacht Freedom, which won the America's Cup in 1980. He was also the designer of the 12-meter yacht Defender, which won the America's Cup in 1987. Net Worth: William Shaw (yacht designer) had an estimated net worth of $2 million at the time of his death.

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Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 9 June 1926
Birthday 9 June
Birthplace Providence, RI
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His wife is Elizabeth “Beth” Thomson Shaw

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Parents Myrtie Morris Shaw, Harold Victor Shaw
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2006

Shaw died of complications of Alzheimer’s disease on August 20, 2006. Shaw has had a lasting impact on the sailing community. The thousands of boats still sailing, some over 50 years old, are a testament to his design expertise. During his tenure at Pearson Yachts he received numerous awards, and Pearson became a world-renowned leader in the boat-building industry for quality fiberglass cruising and racing sailboats.

1964

Shaw joined Pearson Yachts in 1964 as Chief Architect, eventually running the entire Pearson Yachts Division of Grumman. During his tenure, he and his team designed over 50 different sailboats and power boats. He spoke in 1999 with Steve Mitchell for Good Old Boat regarding his time at Pearson:

1952

After completing his tenure in the Navy, Bill was able to pursue his dream of yacht design. He joined the renowned firm of Sparkman & Stephens Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (S&S) in October 1952 as a designer. In 1961, he became a manager of Products of Asia, and was the chief designer of the America’s Cup defender Columbia.

1926

William Shaw (June 9, 1926 - August 20, 2006) was an American-born yacht designer known for his long tenure at Pearson Yachts as their Chief Naval Architect.

Shaw was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1926 and graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy of Kings Point, NY in 1947. He went on to serve in the US Navy during the Korean War.