Henry Wimshurst
English shipbuilder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Wimshurst (1804–1884)[1] was a 19th-century British shipbuilder. Wimshurst was in business at Ratcliffe Cross Dock in east London.[2][3] He is remembered primarily as the builder of Archimedes, the world's first propeller-driven steamship.[4]
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Henry Wimshurst | |
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Born | 1804 |
Died | 21 August 1884 |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Shipbuilder |
Known for | Construction of Archimedes, world's first screw-propelled steamship |
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