Record #:

28014

Author(s):

Cox, Margaret

Abstract:

Hatteras Yachts is recognized as the world leader in engineering and construction of luxury fiberglass yachts. The company was founded in High Point, North Carolina by Willis Slane, Jr., a textile manufacturer who enjoyed angling and boating. Today Hatteras Yachts has its corporate headquarters and manufacturing site in New Bern.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 13 Issue 1, May 2000, p12-14, il

Subject(s):

Hatteras Yacht Co. (High Point); Hatteras Yachts (New Bern); Yacht building--New Bern

Record #:

10463

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Although he was 200 miles from the ocean, Willis H. Slane Jr., a High Point businessman and sportsman, founded the Hatteras Yacht Company in 1959. Eight years later the company has a workforce of 300, revenues of $10.4 million in 1966, and production of better than one yacht a day.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 25 Issue 6, Nov 1967, p125, 185, il, por

Subject(s):

Yacht building--High Point; Boat industry--High Point; Slane, Willis H., d.1965; Hatteras Yacht Co. (High Point)