Francis Pettit Smith
Francis Pettit Smith was an English engineer and inventor who is notable for developing the first screw propeller for steamships in the 19th century, an innovation that greatly advanced maritime engineering. His invention, inspired by the Archimedean screw, revolutionized ship propulsion and marked a significant evolution in naval technology.
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Francis Pettit Smith used a part of the Archimedean screw as a propeller for the first steamship.
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