Alan Buchanan (naval architect)

Alan Buchanan (1922-2015) was a British naval architect and yachtsman. He designed more than 2,400 boats, including yachts who won Admiral's Cup, the Cowes Week, and the Fastnet Race.[1][2] The Halcyon 23 was designed by Buchanan.[3]

Alan Buchanan
Born20 October 1922
Died26 January 2015 (2015-01-27) (aged 92)
Saint Peter, Jersey
OccupationNaval architect, yachtsman

References
  1. Ferris, Harriett (February 6, 2015). "Alan Buchanan, naval architect 1922 – 2015". Yachting World. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  2. "Death of naval architect Alan Buchanan". Jersey Evening Post. February 18, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  3. "Halcyon 23 - Yachts and Yachting Review", Offshore Yacht Class Owners' Association, March 13, 1970, archived from the original on January 5, 2009
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