What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Francis Pettit Smith. Its recorded inscription reads: Sir Francis Pettit Smith (1808-1874) Pioneer of the Screw Propeller lived here 1864-1870
Francis Pettit Smith was a British engineer who significantly advanced marine technology by pioneering the screw propeller, revolutionizing ship propulsion and enhancing maritime efficiency and speed.
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