Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company was started here in 1863 by John B. Herreshoff with his brother Nathanael G. Herreshoff as designer.
The Company designed and built many famous vessels including Seagoing Torpedo Boat No. 1 U.S.S. Cushing 1890 and the America's Cut Defenders Vigilant 1893 · Defender 1895 · Columbia 1899 · Reliance 1903 · Resolute 1914 and built the Defenders Enterprise 1930 · Rainbow 1934.
Herreshoff inventive design of hulls · sails · engines and designs was an enduring contribution to yachting.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 41° 39.786′ N, 71° 16.37′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. Marker is on Hope Street (Rhode Island Route 114) south of Burnside Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 142 Hope St, Bristol RI 02809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tow Tank Model (within shouting distance of this marker); Coast Guard Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Women Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Michael's Church in Bristol (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lawson-Raiola Square
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