Historical Events tagged with "Thomas Savery"
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Thomas Savery patents first steam engine
July 2nd, 1698 326 years ago
Thomas Savery, an English inventor, patented the first steam engine designed for pumping water. The patent described a machine that used steam pressure to create a vacuum and draw water from mines. Invented to address flooding in mines, this innovative device was pivotal in the evolution of steam power and mechanical engineering. Savery's engine laid groundwork for future developments in steam technology.
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