Jacob Bell (shipbuilder)
Jacob Bell was an American shipbuilder, and founder of the Brown & Bell shipyard in New York City. His company built the first two ocean steamers launched in New York, as well as one of the earliest clipper ships, the Houqua.
Jacob Bell | |
|---|---|
Clipper ship builder Jacob Bell. | |
| Born | December 17, 1792 Middlesex Parish, Stamford, Connecticut |
| Died | July 21, 1852 (aged 59) Sharon Springs, New York |
| Resting place | Darien, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder |
| Employer | Brown & Bell |
| Known for | Building the first two ocean steamers launched in New York, as well as one of the earliest clipper ships, the Houqua |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.