Title

Francis Petit Smith

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Francis Petit Smith (1808-1874) English inventor from Kent. The first man successfully to apply the screw propeller to steam ships. In 1839 the 237-ton 'Archimedes' achieved 10 knots. Engraving from "The Science Record" (New York, 1872).

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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