George Ernest Ratsey (25 July 1875 – 25 December 1942) was a
British sailor
A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship.
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who competed in the
1908 Summer Olympics
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. He is the father of
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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
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.
References
1875 births
1942 deaths
British male sailors (sport)
Sailors at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 8 Metre
Olympic sailors for Great Britain
Olympic bronze medallists for Great Britain
Olympic medalists in sailing
Sportspeople from New Rochelle, New York
Medalists at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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