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Francis Pettit Smith

1808–1874

Science & TechnologyErected 2008

The blue plaque for Francis Pettit Smith — Photograph via OpenPlaques

Sir Francis Pettit Smith 1808-1874 pioneer of the screw propeller lived here 1864-1870

Address: 17 Sydenham Hill SE26
Erected: 2008
Known for: Pioneer of the screw-propeller
Category: Science & Technology
Coordinates: 51.42820, -0.07511

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