Background
Babcock, Washington Irving was born on September 26, 1858 in Stonington, Connecticut, United States. Son of Captain David S. and Charlotte A. (Noyes) Babcock.
Babcock, Washington Irving was born on September 26, 1858 in Stonington, Connecticut, United States. Son of Captain David S. and Charlotte A. (Noyes) Babcock.
Bachelor of Science, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, 1876. C.E., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1878.
Was at Roach’s Ship Yard, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1878-1885, Providence & Stonington Steamship Company, New New York 1885-1887. Superintendent Union Dry Dock Company, Bunalo, New York, 1887-1889. Manager and president Chicago Shipbuilding Company, Chicago, 1889-1900.
Has published numerous technical papers in procs. the societies Home: New York, New York.
Married Grace W. Kernochan, January 1, 1890.