Henry Wimshurst
Henry Wimshurst | |
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Henry Wimshurst posing with a model of the stern of SS Archimedes. | |
| Born | 1804 |
| Died | 21 August 1884 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Shipbuilder |
| Known for | Construction of Archimedes, world's first screw-propelled steamship |
Henry Wimshurst (1804–1884) was a 19th-century British shipbuilder. Wimshurst was in business at Ratcliffe Cross Dock in east London. He is remembered primarily as the builder of Archimedes, the world's first propeller-driven steamship.