Alec Rose
Sir Alec Rose ( 13 July 1908 – 11 January 1991 ) was a nursery owner and fruit merchant in England who , after serving in the Royal Navy during World War II , developed a passion for amateur single-handed sailing . 
<triplet> Alec Rose <subj> 13 July 1908 <obj> date of birth <subj> 11 January 1991 <obj> date of death