Herreshoff Manufacturing Company

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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

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