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William H. Webb, American shipbuilder and philanthropist, founded the Webb Institute (died 1899)

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William H. Webb

American shipbuilder (1816–1899)

William Henry Webb was a 19th-century New York City shipbuilder and philanthropist, who has been called America's first true naval architect.
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Webb Institute

Private engineering college

Webb Institute is a private college focused on engineering and located in Glen Cove, New York, United States. Each graduate of Webb Institute earns a Bachelor of Science degree in naval architecture and marine engineering. The school is noted in the marine industry for its…
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