Jacob Bell (shipbuilder)
Jacob Bell | |
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Clipper ship builder Jacob Bell. | |
| Born | December 17, 1792 Middlesex Parish, Stamford, Connecticut |
| Died | July 21, 1852 (aged 59) |
| Resting place | Darien, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder |
| Employer | Brown & Bell |
| Known for | Building the first two ocean steamers launched in New York, as well as one of the earliest clipper ships, the Houqua |
Jacob Bell was an American shipbuilder, and founder of the Brown & Bell shipyard in New York City. His company built the first two ocean steamers launched in New York, as well as one of the earliest clipper ships, the Houqua.