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Christopher Cockerell

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English engineer (1910-1999)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1910 to 1999 · aged 88
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Sir Christopher Sydney Cockerell was an English engineer, best known as the inventor of the hovercraft.

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Cockerell in 1976Cockerell in 1976Cockerell's hovercraft model from 1955 in the Science Museum, LondonCockerell's hovercraft model from 1955 in the Science Museum, LondonCockerell's workshop reassembled at Lowestoft Maritime MuseumCockerell's workshop reassembled at Lowestoft Maritime Museum

Awards 8

1987Royal Designer for Industry
1983James Watt International Medal
1968John Scott Award
1967Fellow of the Royal Society
1966Commander of the Order of the British Empire
1966Royal Medal
1966Albert Medal
1965Howard N. Potts Medal

Connected to Christopher 6

Geoffrey Ingram TaylorAlso won James Watt International MedalBernard LyotAlso won Howard N. Potts MedalElihu ThomsonAlso won John Scott AwardRonald SearleAlso won Royal Designer for IndustryJonathan MillerAlso won Albert MedalRowland HillAlso won Albert Medal

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1999 · aged 88
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26 languages

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