George Ernest Ratsey (25 July 1875 – 25 December 1942) was a

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who competed in the

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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

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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 {{UK-yachtracing-bio-stub