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British sailor For the sailor who was a medalist at the 1932 Summer Olympics, see George Colin Ratsey.

George Ratsey
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London 8 Metre

George Ernest Ratsey (25 July 1875 – 25 December 1942) was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He is the father of George Colin Ratsey and Ernest Ratsey.

Biography

He was a crew member of the British boat Sorais, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class. He died on 25 December 1942 in New Rochelle, New York.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "George Ratsey". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  2. "George Ratsey". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. "Star Class | History" (PDF).
  4. "George Ernest Ratsey, Noted Sailmaker. Head of City Island Company Made Sails for All America's Cup Defenders Since '20. He Dies In New Rochelle. Ratsey Family Entered Field in 1790. Gave the Yacht Zaida to Coast Guard" (PDF). New York Times. 26 December 1942. Retrieved 2 June 2011.

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