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Harold Stirling Vanderbilt (* 6. Juli 1884 in Oakdale, Suffolk County, New York; † 4. Juli 1970 in Newport, Rhode Island) war ein US-amerikanischer Multi-Millionär, dessen Vermögen aus dem Nachlass seines Großvaters Cornelius Vanderbilt stammte.
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt CBE (July 6, 1884 – July 4, 1970) was an American railroad executive, a champion yachtsman, an innovator and champion player of contract bridge, and a member of the Vanderbilt family.
The Vanderbilt family is an American family who gained prominence during the Gilded Age. Their success began with the shipping and railroad empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the family expanded into various other areas of industry and philanthropy.
5. Juli 1970 · NEWPORT, R. I., July 4—Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, famous yachtsman, originator of contract bridge and former railroad financier, died today at his home here, Rock Cliffe, two days before his...
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was also notable as the inventor of the game of contract bridge and as the skilled yachtsman who won the America’s Cup three times. Read More
Harold Vanderbilt was a railroad tycoon, bridge player, author, and pilot who won three America's Cups in the 1930s. He sailed J-Class yachts Enterprise, Rainbow, and Ranger against British challengers and helped revise the racing rules of sailing.
Harold S. Vanderbilt. USA. 1884 - 1970. While only a schoolboy when the first SHAMROCK came over to challenge in 1899, "Mike" Vanderbilt was destined to rebuff Sir Thomas Lipton's fifth try for the Cup. In 1930, as the skipper of ENTERPRISE, he defeated SHAMROCK V handily in four straight races, marking the end of Lipton's America's Cup challenges.
