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Quick facts for kids William Henry Webb | |
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| Born | (1816-06-19)June 19, 1816 New York City |
| 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(s) | Henrietta Amelia Hidden |
| Children | 7 |
William Henry Webb (June 19, 1816 – October 30, 1899) was a 19th-century New York City shipbuilder and philanthropist, who has been called America's first true naval architect.
Early life
William Henry Webb was born in New York on June 19, 1816.
His father Isaac trained at the shipyard of New York shipbuilder Henry Eckford before opening his own shipyard, Isaac Webb & Co., near Corlears Hook in about 1818, later relocating to Stanton Street. Isaac eventually took on a partner and the firm was renamed Webb & Allen.
William was educated privately and a