John W. Griffiths
Ship Builder
1809 – 1882
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Who was John W. Griffiths?
John Willis Griffiths was an American naval architect who was influential in his design of clipper ships and his books on ship design and construction. He also designed steamships and war vessels and patented many inventions. Maritime historian Melbourne Smith wrote, “John Willis Griffiths was considered a genius as a naval architect, although perhaps somewhat eccentric in his zeal to improve American naval architecture.”
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- Born
- Oct 6, 1809
New York City - Also known as
- John Willis Griffiths
- Employment
- Smith & Dimon
- Died
- Apr 29, 1882
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on July 23, 2013
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