Ericsson, John

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  • Professional services Engineering consultancy services - mechanical

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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

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