William Symington 1764 - 1831

occupation:
Engineer
Nationality:
Scottish; British
born in:
Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

1788 - first trials of a steam powered vessel. 1794 - managed the Kinnaird mines.

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