Christian Bergh

Christian Bergh
Christian Bergh's shipyard at Corlears Hook along the East River in 1807.
Born(1763-04-30)April 30, 1763
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, US
DiedJune 24, 1843(1843-06-24) (aged 80)
New York City, US
OccupationShipbuilder
SpouseElizabeth Ivers
Children3

Christian Bergh (April 30, 1763 – June 24, 1843), was the oldest and one of the first American shipbuilders in New York. He was known for not allowing drinking and was the first shipbuilder to employ African Americans at his shipyard. He contributed to the advances in the design and speed of 19th century sailing vessels.

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