Tributes to marine stalwarts

Sir Peter Harrison, who sponsored the British challenge for the 2003 America’s Cup, has died, aged 84.

A keen sailor, Sir Peter first sailed on the Norfolk Broads as a – a regular at Antigua Sailing Week. He was born in Cheadle, Cheshire, and after leaving school qualified as a chartered accountant. He worked for the likes of the Ford Motor Company and Crest Nicholson Group PLC before buying the marine instruments firm Chernikeeff in 1978. He sold it in 1999/2000 for £ 300 million.