Evan Leigh
Inventor of twin screw propellor
Born on: December 21, 1810Died on: February 2, 1876
Aged: 65 years 43 days (781 months)
Nationality: British
Birth Sign: Capricorn
Evan Leigh (21 December 1810 – 2 February 1876) was an author, inventor, engineer and manufacturer of cotton spinning equipment. His invention of the twin screw for steam ships was patented in July 1849 and taken up both for mercantile and Royal Navy fleets.
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