Walter C. Bachman

Walter C. Bachman (1911 – March 1, 1991) was an American ship designer and marine engineer, vice president and chief engineer at Gibbs and Cox, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, and a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers. [1] [2] Bachman was noted for his work on the design of ship propulsion systems.[1][2]

Bachman was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bachman received a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering and a master of science degree in mechanical engineering, both from Lehigh University, in 1933 and 1935, respectively.

References

  1. 1 2 New York Times:Walter C. Bachman, Ship Designer, 79; March 05, 1991
  2. 1 2 National Academy of Engineering, Memorial Tributes: Volume 7 (1994);WALTER C. BACHMAN
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