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| birth_date = December 12, 1932 |
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| birth_place = [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts]], U.S. |
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== Life and career == |
== Life and career == |
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Spalding was born in [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts]], to Roland Spalding and Esther Amsden, their second of two children, following his sister Carolyn. Carolyn died in 2019, aged 91.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolyn Ruth (Spalding) Lahanas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information |url=https://memorials.actonfuneralhome.com/carolyn-ruth-spalding-lahanas/3980360/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=memorials.actonfuneralhome.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Spalding was born in 1932 in [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts]], to Roland Spalding and Esther Amsden, their second of two children, following his sister Carolyn. Carolyn died in 2019, aged 91.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolyn Ruth (Spalding) Lahanas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information |url=https://memorials.actonfuneralhome.com/carolyn-ruth-spalding-lahanas/3980360/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=memorials.actonfuneralhome.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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He grew up in nearby [[Leominster, Massachusetts|Leominster]], graduating from [[Leominster High School]]. He then studied [[technical drawing]] at [[Worcester |
He grew up in nearby [[Leominster, Massachusetts|Leominster]], graduating from [[Leominster High School]]. He then studied [[technical drawing]] at [[Worcester Technical High School]] (formerly Worcester Trade School), and graduated from the [[Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Eliot Spalding Obituary - Portland, ME |url=https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/portland-me/eliot-spalding-10745065 |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Dignity Memorial |language=en}}</ref> |
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During [[World War II]], Spalding was a [[staff sergeant]] in the [[United States Army]], serving in Germany with the 1st Division.<ref name=":0" /> |
During [[World War II]], Spalding was a [[staff sergeant]] in the [[United States Army]], serving in Germany with the 1st Division.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Spalding began working for John G. Alden, Inc., in Boston, where he spent fifteen years as a naval architect.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Six River Marine - Design |url=https://www.sixrivermarine.com/Design.htm |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=www.sixrivermarine.com}}</ref> He became the firm's chief designer. He was also principal partner with Andel Associates, Lowell and Spalding<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lowell Brothers - Even Keel Marine Specialties, Inc - Maine boatbuilders - Designing&building Maine lobster boats&lobsteryachts |url=http://www.lowellbrothers.com/timeline.htm |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=www.lowellbrothers.com}}</ref> and Marbridge Associates, as well as working with John Gilbert and [[Ted Hood]]. He also worked as a marine consultant and led courses teaching naval architecture and marine surveying, and was self-employed for a period.<ref name=":0" /> |
Spalding began working for [[John Alden (naval architect)|John G. Alden, Inc.]], in Boston, where he spent fifteen years as a naval architect.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Six River Marine - Design |url=https://www.sixrivermarine.com/Design.htm |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=www.sixrivermarine.com}}</ref> He became the firm's chief designer. He was also a principal partner with Andel Associates, Lowell and Spalding<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lowell Brothers - Even Keel Marine Specialties, Inc - Maine boatbuilders - Designing&building Maine lobster boats&lobsteryachts |url=http://www.lowellbrothers.com/timeline.htm |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=www.lowellbrothers.com}}</ref> and Marbridge Associates, as well as working with John Gilbert and [[Ted Hood]]. He also worked as a marine consultant and led courses teaching naval architecture and marine surveying, and was self-employed for a period.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Several of Spalding's designs were featured in national and international magazines and journals.<ref name=":0" /> |
Several of Spalding's designs were featured in national and international magazines and journals.<ref name=":0" /> |
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File:Lilly B ferry.jpg|The ''[[Lilly B]]'', a ferry that runs between [[South Freeport, Maine]], and nearby [[Bustins Island]] |
File:Lilly B ferry.jpg|The Spalding-designed ''[[Lilly B]]'', a ferry that runs between [[South Freeport, Maine]], and nearby [[Bustins Island]] |
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He was a lifelong summer resident of [[Bustins Island]], [[Maine]],<ref name=":1">[http://www.bivc.net/docs/Other/O%20-%202011%20BI%20Owners%20and%20Renters%20Guide.pdf An Owner's and Renter's Guide to Bustins Island, Summer 2011] - BIVC.net</ref> for whose village committee his wife is the clerk. It is believed his passion for boats was formed there.<ref name=":0" /> |
He was a lifelong summer resident of [[Bustins Island]], [[Maine]],<ref name=":1">[http://www.bivc.net/docs/Other/O%20-%202011%20BI%20Owners%20and%20Renters%20Guide.pdf An Owner's and Renter's Guide to Bustins Island, Summer 2011] - BIVC.net</ref> for whose village committee his wife is the clerk. It is believed his passion for boats was formed there.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Spalding was a keen musician. He was banjo player with the Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band for almost thirty years, and was a regular listener of [[WYAR]], a heritage radio station in [[Yarmouth, Maine]].<ref name=":0" /> |
Spalding was a keen musician. He was a banjo player with the Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band for almost thirty years, and was a regular listener of [[WYAR]], a heritage radio station in [[Yarmouth, Maine]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Death == |
== Death == |
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[[Category:American naval architects]] |
[[Category:American naval architects]] |
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[[Category:People from Fitchburg, Massachusetts]] |
[[Category:People from Fitchburg, Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology alumni]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:50, 11 September 2024
Al Spalding | |
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 Spalding pictured around 2012 | |
| Born | December 12, 1932 Fitchburg, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2022 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Naval architect |
Eliot Amsden "Al" Spalding (December 12, 1932 – May 6, 2022) was an American naval architect. He designed and surveyed boats that were built throughout the United States and in twenty other countries. He was chief designer at John G. Alden, Inc. for fifteen years.
Life and career
[edit]Spalding was born in 1932 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to Roland Spalding and Esther Amsden, their second of two children, following his sister Carolyn. Carolyn died in 2019, aged 91.[1]
He grew up in nearby Leominster, graduating from Leominster High School. He then studied technical drawing at Worcester Technical High School (formerly Worcester Trade School), and graduated from the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology.[2]
During World War II, Spalding was a staff sergeant in the United States Army, serving in Germany with the 1st Division.[2]
Spalding began working for John G. Alden, Inc., in Boston, where he spent fifteen years as a naval architect.[3] He became the firm's chief designer. He was also a principal partner with Andel Associates, Lowell and Spalding[4] and Marbridge Associates, as well as working with John Gilbert and Ted Hood. He also worked as a marine consultant and led courses teaching naval architecture and marine surveying, and was self-employed for a period.[2]
Several of Spalding's designs were featured in national and international magazines and journals.[2]
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The Spalding-designed Lilly B, a ferry that runs between South Freeport, Maine, and nearby Bustins Island
Personal life
[edit]Spalding married Sue Crabtree, with whom he had two sons: Sam and Andy.[2]
He was a lifelong summer resident of Bustins Island, Maine,[5] for whose village committee his wife is the clerk. It is believed his passion for boats was formed there.[2]
Spalding was a keen musician. He was a banjo player with the Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band for almost thirty years, and was a regular listener of WYAR, a heritage radio station in Yarmouth, Maine.[2]
Death
[edit]Spalding died in 2022, aged 89.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carolyn Ruth (Spalding) Lahanas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". memorials.actonfuneralhome.com. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Eliot Spalding Obituary - Portland, ME". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Six River Marine - Design". www.sixrivermarine.com. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Lowell Brothers - Even Keel Marine Specialties, Inc - Maine boatbuilders - Designing&building Maine lobster boats&lobsteryachts". www.lowellbrothers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ An Owner's and Renter's Guide to Bustins Island, Summer 2011 - BIVC.net