Pioneering Minds - Episode 4
Jul 30, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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Episode description
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.
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