Samuel Bentham 1757 - 1831
- occupation:
- Inventor, Naval architecture
- Nationality:
- English; British
- born in:
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
A noted English mechanical engineer credited with numerous innovations, particularly related to naval architecture, including weapons. He was also the brother of philosopher Jeremy Bentham
1780 - travelled to the Continent in order to expand his maritime knowledge. 1796 - appointed to the newly created post of Inspector-General, responsible for all matters relating to the improvement of shipbuilding and repair in royal shipyards.
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