Fletcher, William
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1823 - 1883
Biography
William Fletcher (1823-1883) was the manager of works for Fletcher, Harrison & Company and later W. & A. Flecher Company, manufacturers of marine engines, boilers, and machinery for steamboats in New York City.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
W. & A. Fletcher steamer specifications
Collection Identifier: Mss:552 1858-1882 F615Scope and Contents:
One volume kept by W. & A. Fletcher contains technical description of 103 steamers. The engines and boilers of the steamers were built by Fletcher, Harrison & Company, in 1880 known as W. & A. Fletcher. Entries include the name of the steamer, who the steamer was built for, launch date, trial trip date, description and size of parts, and manufacturer of the engine or boiler.