Bill Robinson (author)

William Wheeler Bill Robinson was an American sailor, author and editor well known in the national and international sailing community for hisnautical books, speaking engagements, and contributions to nautical publications.

Robinson was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and attended Princeton University from 1935 to 1939, graduating with a degree in English. He received a commission in the United States Naval Reserve in 1941 and served as an officer until 1945. He commanded a 110foot wooden Navy subchaser hull number SC 743 in the Pacific theater during World War II serving honorably in troop and ship convoys and in the invasions of Arawe, New Britain and Hollandia. LTjg Robinson was awarded the Bronze Star for his commands performance under air attack. He was a sportswriter at the Newark Evening News and then the Newark Star Ledger following his return to civilian life. He developed a nationally syndicated boating column while at the Star Ledger.

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