James Smith of Jordanhill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Smith of Jordanhill

Scottish merchant, geologist and biblical critic

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1782

Place of Birth: Jordanhill, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-Jan-1867

Profession: architect, merchant, geologist, antiquarian, biblical scholar

Zodiac Sign: Leo

James Smith of Jordanhill FRSE FRS MWS (1782–1867) was a Scottish merchant, antiquarian, architect, geologist, biblical critic and man of letters.
An authority on ancient shipbuilding and navigation, his works included "Newer Pliocene" (1862) and "Voyage and Shipwreck of St Paul" (1848).
He is remembered as a competent yachtsman.
His most notable yacht was named "Wave".