Francis Pettit Smith

1808–1874 (age 66)

Biography

Francis Pettit Smith transformed maritime travel through his invention of the practical screw propeller, a breakthrough that propelled steam navigation beyond the limits of paddle wheels. His inventive spirit and persistence helped to launch ships that crossed oceans with greater speed and efficiency.

He remained engaged with the advancement of steam technology to the end of his days, and Brompton Cemetery holds his memory as that of an engineer whose creativity reshaped the world’s seas.

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