Frederick Butler Thurber (1883–1971)[1] was a sailing champion. The Frederick B. Thurber Invitational Trophy Race is named for him.

Frederick B. Thurber and Theodore R. Goodwin and Thomas Fleming Day in 1911

Biography

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He and Theodore R. Goodwin and Thomas Fleming Day sailed the Atlantic Ocean in Seabird (ship).[2]

References

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  1. ^ Biography at an auction
  2. ^ "The Sea Bird Leaves the Azores". New York Times. July 6, 1911. Retrieved 2010-11-04. Thomas P. Day of New York and T. R. Goodwin and F. B. Thurber of Providence, RI, are crossing the Atlantic, sailed for Gibraltar at daybreak to-day. ...