Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a Norwegian architect and sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian architect and sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she finished fifth in the 10 m

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she finished fifth in the 10 metre platform competition.

Is a Norwegian free-diver and the current president of AIDA Norway (the freediving federation of Nor

Is a Norwegian free-diver and the current president of AIDA Norway (the freediving federation of Norway).

Is an Australian sailor from Perth, Western Australia. Rechichi and crewmate Tessa Parkinson represe

Is an Australian sailor from Perth, Western Australia. Rechichi and crewmate Tessa Parkinson represented Australia in the 470 class at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Qingdao, China, winning the Gold Medal.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired diver from Canada, who represented her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Mu

Is a retired diver from Canada, who represented her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

Was an American civil aviator. Popularly known as "Queen Bess", she was the first African American t

Was an American civil aviator. Popularly known as "Queen Bess", she was the first African American to become a licensed airplane pilot, and the first American of any race or gender to hold an international pilot license.

Is an English sailor from Whatstandwell near Matlock in Derbyshire, now based in West Cowes, on the

Is an English sailor from Whatstandwell near Matlock in Derbyshire, now based in West Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. She is best known as a solo long-distance yachtswoman. On 7 February 2005 she broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation o

was a German pilot.In 1928, she attended a lecture by famed aviator Hermann Köhl, who had recently

was a German pilot.In 1928, she attended a lecture by famed aviator Hermann Köhl, who had recently completed a historic East-West Atlantic crossing. This lecture is described as the spark that ignited her interest in aviation.

She was born in Hanover, Germany on 30 May 1907.[1]

She was born in Hanover, Germany on 30 May 1907.[1]

Was an aviation pioneer. He developed manuals and charts that allowed pilots worldwide to fly safely

Was an aviation pioneer. He developed manuals and charts that allowed pilots worldwide to fly safely.In 1930, he went to work for Varney in Portland, Oregon and then joined Boeing Air Transport as a co-pilot, he didn't get much flying time and he returned

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she finished fourth in the 10

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she finished fourth in the 10 metre platform competition.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she finished sixth in the 10 m

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she finished sixth in the 10 metre platform competition.

Was a naval architect, boat builder and world championship sailor. He is best remembered now for the

Was a naval architect, boat builder and world championship sailor. He is best remembered now for the one-design racing boat that bears his name, the International Etchells Class, a 30’6” keelboat that he designed in 1966. One of the most competitive class

Was a female American sailor who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a female American sailor who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a two-time America's Cup-winning yachtsman, the founding chairman of Operation Sail, and Chief o

Was a two-time America's Cup-winning yachtsman, the founding chairman of Operation Sail, and Chief of Protocol of the United States during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Mosbacher is best known for his yacht racing. In 1962, even before hi

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish b

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat R. S. Y. C., which finished fifth in the 8 metre class competition.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Belgian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Belgian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is a Greek sailing champion.

Is a Greek sailing champion.

Is an Argentine former Olympic sailor who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He won a s

Is an Argentine former Olympic sailor who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He won a silver medal in the 6 metre class event, alongside teammates Enrique Sieburger, Sr., Rufino Rodríguez de la Torre, Rodolfo Rivademar, Julio Sieburger, and E