Frank Cowper

Francis Cowper (14 January 1849 – 28 May 1930) was an English yachtsman, author, illustrator and journalist who was influential in popularising single-handed cruising. He has been credited as "the forefather of modern cruising", and his books "laid the foundation" of the pilot guides used by yachtsmen today. As an author he also saw some commercial success with a number of published adventure and romance novels.

For the English painter and illustrator, see Frank Cadogan Cowper.

Frank Cowper, M.A. Oxon.
Born(1849-01-14)14 January 1849
London, England
Died28 May 1930(1930-05-28) (aged 81)
St Cross, Winchester,
Hampshire, England
Occupation
  • Yachtsman
  • writer
  • illustrator
  • journalist
  • novelist
  • historian
NationalityEnglish
EducationAldenham; Brentwood; Blackheath Proprietary School
Alma materThe Queen's College, Oxford
Period1870–1930
GenreTravelogue, novel, non-fiction
Notable worksSailing Tours series
The Captain of the Wight
Xmas Eve on a Haunted Hulk
SpouseE. E. Cowper
Children10, including Frank Cadogan Cowper
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