Jacob Bell (shipbuilder)

Jacob Bell
Clipper ship builder Jacob Bell.
Born	(1792-12-17)December 17, 1792 Middlesex Parish, Stamford, Connecticut
Died	July 21, 1852(1852-07-21) (aged 59) Sharon Springs, New York
Resting place	Darien, Connecticut
Nationality	American
Occupation	Shipbuilder
Employer	Brown & Bell
Known for	Building the first two ocean steamers launched in New York, as well as one of the earliest clipper ships, the Houqua

Jacob Bell was an American shipbuilder, and founder of the Brown & Bell shipyard in New York City. His company built the first two ocean steamers launched in New York, as well as one of the earliest clipper ships, the Houqua.