William Cramp & Sons

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William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Company (also known as William Cramp & Sons Ship & Engine Building Company) of Philadelphia was founded in 1830 by William Cramp, and was the preeminent U.S. iron shipbuilder of the late 19th century.

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William Cramp
IndustryShipbuilding
Founded1830 (1830)
FoundersWilliam Cramp
Defunct1947 (1947)
HeadquartersPhiladelphia
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