Benjamin Lexcen AM was an Australian yachtsman and marine architect. He is famous for the winged keel design applied to Australia II which, in 1983, became the first non-American yacht to win the prestigious America's Cup in 132 years. Wikipedia
Born: March 19, 1936, Boggabri, Australia
Died: May 1, 1988 (age 52 years), Manly, Australia