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Christian Bergh

Christian Bergh
Christian Bergh's shipyard at Corlears Hook along the East River in 1807.
Born(1763-04-30)April 30, 1763
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, US
DiedJune 24, 1843(1843-06-24) (aged 80)
New York City, US
OccupationShipbuilder
SpouseElizabeth Ivers
Children3

Christian Bergh (April 30, 1763 – June 24, 1843), was the oldest and one of the first American shipbuilders in New York.[1][2] He was known for not allowing drinking and was the first shipbuilder to employ African Americans at his shipyard.[3] He contributed to the advances in the design and speed of 19th century sailing vessels.[4]

  1. ^ "Changes In Ships. The Wonderful Progress Of Naval Architecture". The Herald-Journal. Bessemer, Alabama. 28 Jul 1892. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  2. ^ "In the death of Christian Bergh". The Charleston Daily Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. 1 Jul 1843. p. 2. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  3. ^ "Times Change". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. 18 Aug 1886. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference care was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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