William Vaughan (1752-1850), Merchant and writer
Sitter in 1 portrait
Advocate of canals and ports. A prominent London merchant, he endeavoured to form a society for the promotion of English canals in 1791. He also published tracts urging construction of the London Docks 1793-7, so forwarding London's development as a major port.
by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
marble bust, 1811
On display at Museum in Docklands, London
NPG 4934
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Trade and Retailing
Groups
Vendors, merchants and manufacturers
Writers and critics
Place
London
