Tag william symington
William Symington (1764-1831) was a Scottish engineer and inventor who is credited with building the first practical steam-powered ship, the Charlotte Dundas. He is considered one of the pioneers of steam navigation.
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- Steam power
- Shipbuilding
- Engineering
- Invention
- Scotland
- 18th century
- 19th century
- Maritime history
- Industrial Revolution
- Pioneer
- Innovator
- Inventor
- Engineer