Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2020
1. William Henry Webb Marker
Inscription.
William Henry Webb. Shipbuilder - Philanthropist - Educator, 1816 - 1899. 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 was based 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. Willam H. Webb's 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.
In affectionate and grateful recognition of Willam H. Webb and his vision, this plaque is dedicated by the Alumni Association of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture in 1989, the centennial year of its founding.
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 was based
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.
Willam H. Webb's 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.
In affectionate and grateful recognition of Willam H. Webb and his vision, this
plaque is dedicated by the Alumni Association of Webb Institute of Naval
Architecture in 1989, the centennial year of its founding.
Erected 1989 by Alumni Association of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture.
Location. 37° 52.392′ N, 122° 27.734′ W. Marker is in Belvedere, California, in Marin County. Marker is on Beach Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Beach Road, Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . William H. Webb (Wikipedia). "William Henry Webb (19 June 1816 – 30 October 1899) was a 19th-century New York City shipbuilder and philanthropist, who has been called America's first true naval architect." (Submitted on August 11, 2020.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2020
2. William Henry Webb Marker - wide view
The marker is one of two mounted to an anchor in front of the China Cabin.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2020
3. William Henry Webb Marker - wider view
The marker is visible through the railings, with the China Cabin in the background.
Photo courtesy of The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, Archives, 1841
4. William Webb
Photo portrait of William Webb. Mr. Webb (1816-1899) became a member of the General Society in 1841. Besides his legendary work as a prominent shipbuilder, he was the founder of "Webb’s Academy and Home for Shipbuilders" in 1894, which still exists today as the Glen Cove Long Island based "Webb Institute."
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