Hugh Iorys Hughes (1902-1977) was a Welsh civil engineer and yachtsman known for his role in designing the Mulberry harbours for Operation Overlord during WWII. Born in Bangor, he studied engineering and worked for Owen Williams. Hughes contributed innovative ideas for artificial harbours and jetties, particularly the use of concrete caissons. Post-war, he co-founded the Ocean Cruising Club and was involved in significant projects like the Blackwall Tunnel. His ashes were scattered in Menai Straits, and he is commemorated with plaques in Bangor and Arromanches.
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Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
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Place of Birth: Bangor
Place of Death: Colchester
Cause of Death: heart attack
Educated At: University of Sheffield | Friars' School
Occupation: civil engineer | engineer
Spouses: Jane Vernon
Employers: Owen Williams
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Aries 33 | 26 Aries 59 | 22 Leo 39 |
| Moon | 11 Leo 50 | 4 Leo 58 | 21 Capricorn 2 |
| Mercury | 12 Aries 26 | 19 Aries 13 | 27 Leo 42 |
| Venus | 9 Pisces 44 | 14 Aries 0 | 26 Cancer 2 |
| Mars | 21 Aries 45 | 19 Pisces 4 | 17 Cancer 43 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aquarius 11 | 20 Taurus 46 | 10 Aquarius 35 |
| Saturn | 27 Capricorn 54 | 15 Pisces 12 | 23 Capricorn 0 |
| Uranus | 21 Sagittarius 3 | 21 Taurus 36 | 17 Sagittarius 16 |
| Neptune | 29 Gemini 3 | 28 Pisces 28 | 3 Cancer 0 |
| Pluto | 17 Gemini 3 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 19 Gemini 29 |
| Rahu | 4 Scorpio 54 | 15 Aries 14 | 28 Libra 27 |
| Ketu | 4 Taurus 54 | 15 Libra 14 | 28 Aries 27 |
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