William Penn, Shipbuilder
William Penn was a shipbuilder in partnership with a Bartholemew Penrose...in Philadelphia. Here we show the Governor, his wife, Hannah, and his small son, John who was born in Philadelphia, returning to Pennsbury in the graceful barge which has been recreated here. Shipbuilder Penn ordered older sons, William and Springett, to learn the trade.
Erected by Pennsbury Manor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 8.05′ N, 74° 46.116′ W. Marker is near Morrisville, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Falls Township. It can be reached from Pennsbury Memorial Road. Marker is at the Boat House, on the grounds of Pennsbury Manor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville PA 19067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Best (here, next to this marker); Colonial Philadelphia Watercraft (here, next to this marker); Colonial Shipbuilder's Tools (here, next to this marker); William Penn and His Indian Neighbors (here, next to this marker); Lenni-Lenape (Delaware) Indians (here, next to this marker); William Penn's Personal Sailing Barge (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named William Penn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennsbury (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morrisville.
Also see . . .
1. "Shipbuilding and Shipyards," in The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. (Submitted on April 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. William Penn MSS at Historical Society of Pennsylvania. (Submitted on April 5, 2015,
3. Pennsbury Manor. (Submitted on April 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
