The Memoirs of Charles H. Cramp is a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most successful shipbuilders and industrialists. Cramp played a major role in the growth of the American shipping industry in the late 19th century and his memoirs offer valuable insights into this important period of American history. This is an essential read for anyone interested in U.S. industrial history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.