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Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, First Practical Introducer of the Screw-Propeller - from a photograph by L Creator: Unknown
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Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, First Practical Introducer of the Screw-Propeller - from a photograph by L Creator: Unknown
Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, First Practical Introducer of the Screw-Propeller - from a photograph by Lawrence, 1856. The magnificent spectacle presented by our screw fleet at the naval review just concluded at Portsmouth naturally directs public attention to the history of the screw propeller - an instrument which though proposed centuries ago for the propulsion of vessels has only lately been reduced to successful practice. Although many persons have aided in the introduction of this imortant improvement it is mainly to the talent and persistency of one man that we are indebted for its practical realisation; and rarely has it fallen to the lot of any one man within his own lifetime to confer upon his country benefits more timely or more momentous. That man is Mr. Francis Pettit Smith...whose merits are only exceeded by his singlemindedness and very unpretending manners'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer in 1856, captures the image of Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, a pioneering figure in maritime history. Smith is best known as the first practical introducer of the screw-propeller, a significant innovation that revolutionized naval warfare and commercial shipping. The magnificent spectacle of a screw fleet at the naval review at Portsmouth in 1856 drew public attention to the history of the screw propeller. Although many individuals contributed to its introduction, it was primarily due to the talent and persistence of one man that this important improvement was successfully realized. That man was Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, whose merits were only surpassed by his single-mindedness and unassuming manners. The screw propeller, though proposed centuries ago, had only recently been brought into practical use. Smith's contributions to this groundbreaking technology were instrumental in its success. His accomplishments were particularly timely and momentous, as they came at a time when the world was undergoing rapid industrialization and expansion. Smith's achievements were not limited to the realm of engineering alone. He was a man of great vision, who saw the potential of the screw propeller to transform the way ships were powered and propelled. His unwavering dedication to this cause, coupled with his modest demeanor, made him a true pioneer in his field. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, a man whose contributions to maritime history continue to be celebrated and admired to this day.
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