William Scarbrough | |
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 The William Scarbrough House, Savannah, Georgia (2020) | |
| Born | February 18, 1776 |
| Died | June 11, 1838 (aged 62) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Sea merchant |
| Spouse | Julia Bernard (1805–1838; his death) |
William Scarbrough (February 18, 1776 – June 11, 1838) was an American sea merchant. He was one of the principal owners of the SS Savannah, which in 1819 became the first steamship in the world to cross the Atlantic Ocean.[1]
- ^ "Scarbrough House". Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. Retrieved 10 April 2015.