National Museum of American History
Patent Model, Endless Chain Propeller
Alvord, Luther · 1876
This model accompanied Luther Alvord’s patent application for an “endless chain propeller” that received patent number 174,178 on February 29, 1876. He also claimed it would work as a dredge for removing sand and mud from shipping channels.
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