Elder, John (1824 - 1869)

designer

John Elder was a Scottish marine engineer and shipbuilder. He followed his father in constructing marine steamengines and in 1854 established the compound engineas its most efficient form, which made the use ofsteamships more competitive than sail. He took outnumerous patents and expanded the business toemploy thousands of workers.
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Elder, John

Curriculum vitae

1822		he constructed the first marine engine
* 1824	Glasgow	born
1852		he became a member of the firm of Randolph, Elliott, & Co
1858		He took out many patents for improvements in marine machinery
† 1869	London	died

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Industrialisation, ca. 1850-1920

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Elder, John (1824 - 1869)