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Forgotten engineers

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Gary

Today I researched two engineers who appear to have been all but forgotten. And yet, they invented major devices to make ships go faster and the other was also a pretty smart businessman. I feel it my duty to rectify … Continue reading →

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Steering a course

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Gary

Henry Lumley was quite an amazing man. And to think I knew nothing about him before today. Among his many achievements, he invented a type of rudder that increased a ships speed by 50% and gave it a turning circle … Continue reading →

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