William Francis Gibbs

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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.

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