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The love of water

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Pierre Pierce was one of the first professional divers and has worked on oil rigs, treasure hunts and underwater seismic surveys. He is also a successful marine sculptor who has produced more than 40 bronze works.

Author: Wareham, Louise
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Divers, Divers (Persons), Pierce, Pierre

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The Harkens on fire, water, ice

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Peter and Olaf Harken began Harken Inc in 1967 to manufacture boating equipment using plastic ball bearings instead of metal. The company now sells more than 1,000 products for all types of sailboats.

Author: Wareham, Louise
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Hardware, not elsewhere classified, Harken Inc.

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The royal touch

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Wolter Huisman, Jr., runs the Royal Huisman yacht company in Vollenhove, Holland. The company, which was founded by Huisman's grandfather in 1884, builds sailing and motoryachts.

Author: Wareham, Louise
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Netherlands, Huisman, Wolter, Jr., Royal Huisman

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Subjects list: Biography, Management, Boating industry
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