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Contribution #72 of 365
John Mashow
Master Shipbuilder — More Than 100 Ship Designs
1800s
The contribution
How this work helped shape America
Master shipbuilder John Mashow established his own Massachusetts shipyard, where his operation designed more than 100 ships and built about 60 vessels, including 14 whaleships. His work demonstrates the direct contribution of Black American skilled labor and manufacturing to the nation's maritime economy.