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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- Braynard, Frank O. (1968). By Their Works Ye Shall Know Them, The Life and Ships of William Francis Gibbs 1886-1967. Gibbs & Cox, Inc.
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- Gibbs & Cox. A History of Gibbs & Cox, Inc.. Retrieved on 2007-03-11.
- April, Richard (2007-01-29). William Francis Gibbs, Creator of the Big Ship. Retrieved on 2007-03-11.
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| NAME | Gibbs, William Francis |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | naval engineer, designer of the Liberty ships |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 24, 1886 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Philadelphia |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 6, 1967 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | New York City |
