Cushing, Leonard F., 1901-1962

Dates:
Birth 1901
Death 1962

Biographical notes:

Naval architect.

From the description of Leonard F. Cushing papers, 1794-1959 (bulk 1926-1954). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80813086

Biographical Note

1901, Oct. 27 Born, Weymouth, Mass. 1922 Graduated, Fore River's Shipyard Training System, Quincy, Mass. 1926 Commended by United States Navy for assisting in salvaging Submarine S-57 near Block Island, N.Y. 1948 Supervisor of hull architecture, Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Mass. 1952 1957 Supervisor of preserving and restoring the Constitution (frigate) 1955 Made an honorary citizen of Baltimore, Md. 1959 Retired from the United States Navy 1962, Feb. 8 Died, East Braintree, Mass.

From the guide to the Leonard F. Cushing Papers, 1794-1959, (bulk 1926-1954), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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  • Naval architecture
  • Shipbuilding
  • Warships

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  • Naval architects

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