George Ratsey

George Ernest Ratsey (1875 – 25 December 1942) was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He is the father of Colin and Ernest Ratsey.[1]

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
1908 London 8 Metre

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.[2]

References
  1. https://www.starclass.org/history/APictorialHistory.pdf
  2. "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. December 26, 1942. Retrieved 2011-06-02. George Ernest Ratsey died yesterday in the New Rochelle …


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