John Lenthall (shipbuilder)
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For other people named John Lenthall, see John Lenthall. For the ship, see USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189).
John Lenthall (16 September 1807 – 11 April 1882) was an American shipbuilder and naval architect. He was responsible for the construction and repair of United States Navy ships during the American Civil War (1861–1865), as well as in the years immediately before and after it. His career spanned the U.S. Navy's transition from sail to steam propulsion and from wooden ships to ironclads, and in retirement he participated in early planning for an eventual steel navy.
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Born | (1807-09-16)16 September 1807 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | 11 April 1882(1882-04-11) (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Naval architect and shipbuilder |
Years active | 1823–1871 |
Employer | United States Department of the Navy |
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