Horace Abbott (1806-1887), was a noted iron manufacturer. His work included the armor plating for the "USS Monitor" and all ships of that class. He was born in Sudbury, Massachusetts, in 1806. He became the owner of Canton Iron Works in Baltimore, Maryland, which specialized in the production of steamboat and railroad components. He also was the founder of Baltimore 1st National Bank, … Wikipedia
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