Name William Latham Role Vessel | Launched 1987 | |
Icebreaker William H Latham at Work at the Power Intakes Niagara Falls NY
William H. Latham (November 9, 1903 – January 15, 1987) was a senior engineer with the New York Power Authority.
Prior to being responsible for the Niagara Project Latham had been in charge of the Power Authorities first hydroelectric project on the St Lawrence River. In 1956, when he was appointed to direct the construction of the Power Authority's Niagara Project, it was the largest project of its kind in the world.
New York Power Authority's primary icebreaker, the William H. Latham, is named after him.
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