Herreshoff Manufacturing Company

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

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

History

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

Shipbuilding

Ship	Type	Launched	Fate
H.M. T.B. 63	second-class torpedo boat	1878
U.S.S. Stiletto	torpedo boat	1886	Sold 18 Jul, 1911
U.S.S. Cushing	torpedo boat	23 Jan, 1890	Expended 24 Sep, 1920
U.S.S. Porter	torpedo boat	9 Sep, 1896	Sold 30 Dec, 1912
U.S.S. Du Pont	torpedo boat	30 Mar, 1897	Sold 19 Jul, 1920
U.S.S. Talbot	torpedo boat	14 Nov, 1897	Sold 18 Jul, 1944
U.S.S. Gwin	torpedo boat	15 Nov, 1897	Sold 25 Sep, 1925
U.S.S. Morris	torpedo boat	13 Apr, 1898	Sold 10 Oct, 1924

See Also

• Wikipedia