1886 - 1967
William Francis Gibbs American Architect
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| First Name |
William
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| Middle Name |
Francis
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| Last Name |
Gibbs
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| Birthday |
24th August, 1886
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| Birthplace |
Philadelphia
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| Died |
6th September, 1967
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
naval architect
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| Occupation |
Architect
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William Francis Gibbs (August 24, 1886 – September 6, 1967) was an American naval architect of the mid twentieth century. Though he began his career as an attorney, after World War I, he became recognized as a skilled project manager in the restoration of a former German ocean liner for American use.
In 1922, in partnership with his brother Frederic Herbert Gibbs, he began the firm which would eventually become Gibbs & Cox; they were among the major designers of World War II era warships and cargo vessels, including the Liberty ships and Fletcher-class destroyers.
Gibbs was a pioneer in the areas of efficient hull design and propulsion, along with being an staunch advocate for high standards of fire prevention and hull integrity.
Although the Liberty ships were designed with a priority of production simplicity and economy, other Gibbs designs tended to be sturdy, light, fast, safe, and enduring.
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