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Collection Reference Number GLC03513
From Archive Folder Documents Relating to 1845 
Title John Ericsson to James Bennett defending the merits of the screw propellor
Date 30 March 1845
Author Ericsson, John (1803-1889)  
Recipient Bennet, James  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description A private letter in which Ericsson defends the merits of his screw propeller over Steven's Scull. Claims that reports that the scull beat his ship are misleading. Accompanied by a two page manuscript autographed by Ericsson that details his invention. John Ericsson invented the screw propeller, which replaced the paddle wheel and remains the most common form of marine propulsion to this day. James Bennett was editor of the New York Herald.
Subjects Navy  Invention  Inventor  Science and Technology  Transportation  Maritime  Journalism  Patent  
People Ericsson, John (1803-1889)  Bennett, James Gordon (1795-1872)  
Place written New York, New York
Theme Science, Technology, Invention; Naval & Maritime
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information John Ericsson invented the screw propeller which replaced the paddle wheel and remains the most common form of marine propulsion to this day. He created a number of other maritime inventions. James Bennett was editor of the New York Herald.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859