About Isaac Watts
Lived 1797 – 1876 (aged 78–79). Isaac Watts was a British marine architect and engineer.
Isaac Watts (1797–1876) was an early British naval architect. Together with Chief Engineer Thomas Lloyd, he designed HMS Warrior, the world's first armour-plated iron-hulled warship. When he retired his position as Chief Constructor was taken by Edward Reed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Isaac Watts?
British naval architect (1797-1876)
When was Isaac Watts born?
Isaac Watts was born in 1797.
When did Isaac Watts die?
Isaac Watts died in 1876.
What was Isaac Watts's occupation?
Isaac Watts was a marine architect and engineer.
What nationality was Isaac Watts?
Isaac Watts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Isaac Watts (naval architect)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Isaac Watts. https://biography.guide/isaac-watts/
MLA: "Isaac Watts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/isaac-watts/.
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