Ericsson, John
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, North West, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Professional services
Engineering consultancy services - mechanical
Notes:
John Ericsson, 1803-89, was a consulting mechanical engineer of Swedish birth. Arrived in UK in 1826 when designed early steam locomotives. In 1830s patented screw propeller. Early on worked with Lairds, shipbuilders of Birkenhead. Left for USA in 1839
Publications:
- John Ericsson and Lairds by Dawson, Charles
- 'John Ericsson and Lairds' in H M Hignett (ed), A Second Merseyside Maritime History by Dawson, Charles
- Life of John Ericsson by Church, William C
Groups:
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, North West, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Professional services Engineering consultancy services - mechanical
Notes:
John Ericsson, 1803-89, was a consulting mechanical engineer of Swedish birth. Arrived in UK in 1826 when designed early steam locomotives. In 1830s patented screw propeller. Early on worked with Lairds, shipbuilders of Birkenhead. Left for USA in 1839Publications:
- John Ericsson and Lairds by Dawson, Charles
- 'John Ericsson and Lairds' in H M Hignett (ed), A Second Merseyside Maritime History by Dawson, Charles
- Life of John Ericsson by Church, William C