Zera Luther Tanner
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Zera Luther Tanner (December 5, 1835 – December 16, 1906), sometimes spelled Zero,[1] was an American naval officer, inventor, and oceanographer. Tanner invented a depth sounding system, wrote several books on hydrography and retired as a commander of the United States Navy in 1897.[2]
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Born | (1835-12-05)December 5, 1835 Warsaw, New York |
Died | December 16, 1906(1906-12-16) (aged 71) Washington, D.C. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1868–1897 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | USFC Fish Hawk USFC Albatross |
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