Colin Archer (1832 – 1921) Norway

Colin Archer was born in Larvik, Norway, after his parents immigrated from Scotland, on July 22nd, 1832. Was a Norwegian naval architect and shipbuilder, known for building durable and safe ships. The most notable single ship built by Colin Archer was the Fram, which participated in Fridtjof Nansen’s expeditions to the North Pole and, later, …