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John Scott Russell

by George S. Emmerson

Biography & Memoir

1977

Biography of John Scott Russell (1808-1882), a prominent naval architect who was a partner with Brunel in building the "Great Eastern" steamship, and made significant contributions to naval architecture. He was born in Scotland, but spent most of his career in England and died there.

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