Merritt-Chapman & Scott
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Marine Construction, Salvage |
| Founded | c. 1860 |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York |
Key people | Israel Merritt founder, Louis E. Wolfson corporate raider, Thomas A. Scott Jr. Manager |
| Products | Projects |
Merritt-Chapman & Scott, nicknamed "The Black Horse of the Sea", was a noted marine salvage and construction firm of the United States, with worldwide operations. The chief predecessor company was founded in the 1860s by Israel Merritt, but a large number of other firms were merged in over the course of the company's history. It was taken over in the 1950s by famed corporate raider, Louis E. Wolfson. It went into liquidation in 1967.