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William H. Webb
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For other people with the same name, see William Webb.
William Henry Webb (June 19, 1816 ā October 30, 1899) was a 19th-century New York City shipbuilder and philanthropist, who has been called America's first true naval architect.
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Born | (1816-06-19)June 19, 1816 |
Died | October 30, 1899(1899-10-30) (aged 83) New York City |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Shipbuilder |
Years active | Shipbuilding 1831-1869 Finance, philanthropy 1869-1899 |
Spouse | Henrietta Amelia Hidden[1] |
Children | 7 |
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