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Martha Coston

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American inventor (1826-1904)

United StatesScientistsLived 1826 to 1904 · aged 77
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Martha Jane Coston was an American inventor and businesswoman who invented the Coston flare, a device for signaling at sea, and the owner of the Coston Manufacturing Company.

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1913 advertisement for Coston flares.1913 advertisement for Coston flares.Martha Coston gravestone in Laurel Hill CemeteryMartha Coston gravestone in Laurel Hill Cemetery

Awards 1

2006National Inventors Hall of Fame

Scientists from United States 6

Joyce K. Reynolds44.9Joseph Walker44.9Charles Elachi44.9Thomas Eisner44.9Agustín Stahl44.9Angela Olinto44.9

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1826 to 1904 · aged 77
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12 languages

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