Invention and Engineering

François Bourdon

François Prudent Bourdon (29 July 1797 – 19 April 1865) was a French engineer and inventor, mainly interested in development of steam-powered boats for inland navigation. He is known for designing one of the first steam hammers.

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• ▸Distillation
• ▸French brig Suffisante (1793)
• ▸Electricity meter

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