Eric Hiscock | |
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| Born | Eric Charles Hiscock 14 March 1908 |
| Died | 15 September 1986 (aged 78) Vanderer V, Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Nationality | British |
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| Spouse |
Susan Oakes Sclater (m. 1941) |
Susan Hiscock | |
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| Born | Susan Oakes Sclater 18 May 1913 |
| Died | 12 May 1995 (aged 81) Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Sailor |
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Eric Charles Hiscock
(m. 1941; died 1986) |
Eric Charles Hiscock MBE (14 March 1908 – 15 September 1986) was a British sailor and author of books on small boat sailing and ocean cruising.[1] Together with his wife and crew Susan Oakes Hiscock MBE (née Sclater; 18 May 1913 – 12 May 1995), he authored numerous accounts of their short cruises and world circumnavigations, accomplished over several decades. His works also include several technical how-to books on sailing and ocean cruising and a film made on board Wanderer III entitled Beyond The West Horizon.