Alan Buchanan (1922–2015) was an English naval architect and sailor known for designing over 2400 vessels, including award-winning yachts. He began his career as a draftsman and aircraft engineer. Notably, he developed the first European-built glassfibre yacht and was responsible for both sailing yachts and motor vessels. His successful designs include the Diamond Class and the Crystal Class yachts, alongside notable ocean racing yachts commissioned by high-profile clients. He received an award from the Royal Institution of Naval Architects for his contributions to small craft design.
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Meaning of the name - Alan
handsome, cheerful
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Occupation: shipbuilder
Employers: De Havilland Aircraft Company | Buchanan Design Office
Awards Received: Medal from RINA (1997)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 20, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 20, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Libra 31 | 27 Libra 48 | 9 Aquarius 48 |
| Moon | 28 Libra 28 | 12 Gemini 31 | 14 Cancer 22 |
| Mercury | 15 Libra 56 | 10 Scorpio 49 | 6 Aquarius 17 |
| Venus | 5 Sagittarius 52 | 3 Sagittarius 30 | 23 Sagittarius 5 |
| Mars | 23 Capricorn 6 | 24 Cancer 21 | 6 Aries 46 |
| Jupiter | 28 Libra 27 | 21 Gemini 6 | 16 Scorpio 56 |
| Saturn | 13 Libra 13 | 13 Pisces 11 | 20 Libra 45 |
| Uranus | 10 Pisces 2 | 26 Taurus 20 | 11 Pisces 42 |
| Neptune | 17 Leo 54 | 27 Pisces 43 | 16 Leo 58 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 11 | 29 Capricorn 39 | 9 Cancer 34 |
| Rahu | 28 Virgo 10 | 5 Aries 19 | 22 Virgo 46 |
| Ketu | 28 Pisces 10 | 5 Libra 19 | 22 Pisces 46 |
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