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Setting the record straight

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Gary

To most people, the reason we have such sophisticated diving equipment these days is down to the early pioneering work of Augustus Siebe. And the widespread use of early diving equipment was due to the company of Siebe Gorman (Gorman … Continue reading →

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The Spinning Vicar of Screw

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Gary

One of the problems with the first propellers was the drag experienced when under sail. This was because ship owners and operators weren’t exactly 100% confident in the new steam boilers and screw propellers. They saw the propeller as a … Continue reading →

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Screwed

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Gary

Back in first half of the 19th century, there was a bit of a race on to find the best screw propeller. They were called ‘screws’ because early ones were modelled on the Archimedes Screw, a device which, in part, … Continue reading →

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Charles John Mare

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Gary

Charles John Mare was a marine engineer. Apparently he was very good at what he did. He was also quite successful. He built up his own business (Mare & Co) building ships for the navy. This was not his first … Continue reading →

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