John Lenthall
American shipbuilder
Died when: 74 years 211 days (894 months)Star Sign: Virgo
John Lenthall (16 September 1807 – 11 April 1882) was an important 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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