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Louis Brennan

Irish mechanical engineer and inventor (1852-1932) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 79

Louis Brennan was an Irish-Australian mechanical engineer and inventor. He is best known for inventing the Brennan Torpedo, one of the earliest wire-guided torpedoes, which was adopted by the British Army in the late 19th century.

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Awards

Companion of the Order of the Bath

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1852 to 1932 · aged 79