William Cramp & Sons

William Cramp
IndustryShipbuilding
Founded1830 (1830)
FoundersWilliam Cramp
Defunct1947 (1947)
HeadquartersPhiladelphia

William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Company (also known as William Cramp & Sons Ship & Engine Building Company) was an American shipbuilding company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1830 by William Cramp. During its heyday in late 19th century, it was the preeminent American iron shipbuilder.

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