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About William Wheelwright
William Wheelwright was an Anglo-American businessman who played an essential role in the development of steamboat and train transportation in Chile and other parts of South America. In 1838, with help from the Chilean government, he founded the Pacific Steam Navigation Company which commenced operations on October 15, 1840, and provided commercial sea access to cities such as Valparaíso and El Callao.
Everything about William Wheelwright →- Occupation
- businessperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 18, 1798
- Died
- September 26, 1873