Samuel H. Pine

Samuel Havre Pine (November 1827 – June 3, 1904), was a 19th-century American ship designer and builder located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Samuel H. Pine was born at Morris River, Cumberland County, New Jersey in November 1827.

[1] They had several sons, one being Charles Henry Pine (1857-1932) and one daughter who was married to Thomas F. Mathews, Assemblyman in the Thirteenth District.

Soon after he worked for Henry Steers and was superintendent for the construction of the notable steamships Arizona (1865), Japan (1867) and Montana (1865) for the Pacific Mail Line, which were built at the foot of Java Street, Greenpoint.

[3] After the American Civil War, Pine built a multitude of ships, including many well-appointed fast steam and sailing yachts for famous magnates of the day, including Jacob and Louis Lorillard.

19th Century Engraving of Samuel H. Pine.