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Evan Leigh

Inventor of twin screw propellor

Died when: 65 years 43 days (781 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Evan Leigh

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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