William Francis Gibbs
William Francis Gibbs (August 24, 1886 - September 6, 1967) was a naval engineer.
Gibbs was born in Philadelphia. He originally was a lawyer, but became a self-taught naval engineer.
Gibbs was involved in the mass production of cargo ships for the U.S. during World War II. Among other vessels, he designed the so-called Liberty ships.
Gibbs also designed the SS United States (1952).
The Gibbs Brothers Medal is based on a gift of Gibbs and his brother Frederic, with whom he also founded Gibbs & Cox in 1922.
Gibbs died in New York City.
References
Books
Braynard, Frank O. (1968). By Their Works Ye Shall Know Them, The Life and Ships of William Francis Gibbs 1886-1967. Gibbs & Cox, Inc. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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