David W. Taylor

David Watson Taylor (March 4, 1864 – July 28, 1940) was a U.S. naval architect and an engineer of the United States Navy. He served during World War I as Chief Constructor of the Navy, and Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Taylor is best known as the man who constructed the first experimental towing tank ever built in the United States.

For other people named David Taylor, see David Taylor (disambiguation).
David Watson Taylor
Taylor in 1917
Born(1864-03-04)March 4, 1864
Louisa County, Virginia
DiedJuly 28, 1940(1940-07-28) (aged 76)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Rear admiral
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Honor
John Fritz Medal
Franklin Medal (1917)
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