How a Broken Screw Changed Naval History Forever #history #industrialrevolution #thegreatsofourtime
Published July 24, 2026
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In 1837, English inventor Francis Pettit Smith accidentally broke his wooden screw propeller during a test run—and inadvertently unlocked modern maritime propulsion! Join us on @TheGreatsOfOurTime as we explore how a high-seas accident and a legendary 1845 British Admiralty tug-of-war between the HMS Rattler and HMS Al…
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