William Henry Webb

William H. Webb has been called the greatest shipbuilder of the mid-nineteenth century, an era that saw the development of the clipper ship, the steam propelled vessel, and the ironclad warship. His reputation rested not only on the number, size, and quality of the ships built at his New York City shipyard, but also on the innovative designs for which he was responsible. His most lasting contribution was his endowment in 1889 of an academy for the education of ship designers and builders. The fully accredited engineering college is now known as Webb Institute of Naval Architecture. Scholarships are granted to all students admitted, as has been the policy for one hundred years. Many Webb graduates have become leaders of the United States maritime industry.

Belvedere, California · United States