Harry A. Marmer
Harry A. Marmer | |
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| Born | June 21, 1885 |
| Died | November 5, 1953 (aged 68) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University (B.S. 1907, M.S. 1931) |
| Known for | Study of tides and currents |
| Spouse | Hazel Ellington Dakin (1916-1953) |
| Children | two |
| Parent | Isaac Dove Marmer Rechoma (Segal) Marmer |
| Awards | Department of Commerce Gold Medal 1949 Alexander Agassiz Medal 1951 |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (1907-1953) |
Harry A. Marmer (June 21, 1885 – November 5, 1953) was a Russian-born American engineer, mathematician and oceanographer who was a career employee of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. He was an internationally recognized expert on tides and currents.