Enos Briggs

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Enos Briggs (1746–1819) was an American shipbuilder from Massachusetts.

Life
Briggs was born on July 20, 1746, in Pembroke, Massachusetts. He was the son of Seth Briggs, who was also a shipbuilder. He died in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1819.

Career
He is best known for building the warship USS Essex on Winter Island in Salem. The Essex was captured by the British during the War of 1812. Other notable ships he built include the Grand Turk and the Friendship. His well-known customers included Elias Hasket Derby, Joseph Peabody, Simon Forrester, and George Crowninshield.