Herreshoff Manufacturing Company

The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company was an American manufacturer of small ships, boilers and components.

History

The company was founded in Bristol, Rhode Island by brothers Nathanael and John Herreshoff.

Shipbuilding

Ship	Type	Launched	Fate
U.S.S. Stiletto	torpedo boat	1886	Sold 18 Jul, 1911
U.S.S. Cushing	torpedo boat	23 Jan, 1890	Expended 24 Sep, 1920

Primarily known for its fast, high quality yachts, they built several seagoing torpedo boats for the U.S. Navy.

See Also

• Wikipedia