Pioneering Minds - Episode 4

Episode 4 July 30, 2020 00:18:52
Pioneering Minds - Episode 4
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Pioneering Minds - Episode 4

Jul 30 2020 | 00:18:52

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Show Notes

Ruth explores the ship Turbinia, “an icon of Geordie engineering at its finest”, and her own journey towards understanding its significance. Parsons steam turbines completely changed marine travel, by hugely improving speed, comfort and working conditions on ships. Head to our website to explore images linked to this podcast: https://thecommonroom.org.uk/programme/explore-online/pioneering-minds-podcasts/

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