Emory S. Land

Emory S. Land
Land in 1936
Birth nameEmory Scott Land
Nickname(s)Jerry[1][2]
Born(1879-01-09)January 9, 1879[3]
Cañon City, Colorado
DiedNovember 27, 1971(1971-11-27) (aged 92)
Bethesda, Maryland
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1902–1946
Rank Vice Admiral
CommandsChairman, U.S. Maritime Commission
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
Awards

Emory Scott Land (January 9, 1879 – November 27, 1971) was an officer in the United States Navy, noted for his contributions to naval architecture, particularly in submarine design. Notable assignments included serving as Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Construction and Repair during the 1930s, and as Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II.

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