Humphrey Barton
| Humphrey Barton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1900 |
| Died | 1980 (aged 79–80) |
| Other names | Humphrey "Hum" Burton |
| Occupation | Yachtsman |
Humphrey "Hum" Burton (1900–1980) was an English yachtsman who was influential in the development of deep-sea cruising in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] He is best known as the founder of the Ocean Cruising Club.[2]
Bibliography
- Vertue XXXV. (known as Westward Crossing in the United States)
- The Sea and Me.
- Atlantic Adventures.
External links
- Biography of Humphrey Barton by his daughter, on the Ocean Cruising Club website (PDF)
References
- ↑ "HOME IS THE SAILOR". Ocean Cruising Club. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "History and Objectives". Ocean Cruising Club. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
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