Background
McClure, Alan Campbell was born on August 8, 1923 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Robert Hirt and Helen (Campbell) McClure.
McClure, Alan Campbell was born on August 8, 1923 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Robert Hirt and Helen (Campbell) McClure.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University Michigan, 1949. Master of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1950.
Engineering supervisor, General dynamics corporation, Groton, Connecticut, 1950-1962; chief naval architect Project Mohole,, Brown & Root, Inc., Houston, 1962-1967; senior naval architect, Continental Oil Corporation, Houston, 1967-1971; partner, consultant, Donhaiser-McClure, Houston, 1971-1975; owner, president, Alan C. McClure Associations, Inc., Houston, 1975-1993. Assistant secretary Societe Industrielle D'Electro Metallurgie Tool Company, Houston, 1981-1993.
Served with United States Army, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Royal Institute of Naval Architects, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (life, vice president 1982-1984, member council 1979-1984, 88-90, chairman offshore committee, Blakely Smith medalist 1987). Member Marine Technology Society Clubs: Houston Yacht (Shore Acres, Texas).
Married Gloria Alice Varley, June 14, 1947. Children: Karen, Kent, Gail, Scott, Amy.