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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03513 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1845 |
| Title | John Ericsson to James Bennett defending the merits of the screw propellor |
| Date | 30 March 1845 |
| Author | Ericsson, John (1803-1889) |
| Recipient | Bennet, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | A private letter in which Ericsson defends the merits of his screw propeller over Steven's Scull. Claims that reports that the scull beat his ship are misleading. Accompanied by a two page manuscript autographed by Ericsson that details his invention. John Ericsson invented the screw propeller, which replaced the paddle wheel and remains the most common form of marine propulsion to this day. James Bennett was editor of the New York Herald. |
| Subjects | Navy Invention Inventor Science and Technology Transportation Maritime Journalism Patent |
| People | Ericsson, John (1803-1889) Bennett, James Gordon (1795-1872) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Science, Technology, Invention; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | John Ericsson invented the screw propeller which replaced the paddle wheel and remains the most common form of marine propulsion to this day. He created a number of other maritime inventions. James Bennett was editor of the New York Herald. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |