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Lewis Nixon (April 7, 1861 – September 23, 1940) was a naval architect, shipbuilding executive, public servant, and political activist. He designed the United States' first modern battleships , and supervised the construction of its first modern submarines , all before his 40th birthday.
17 de abr. de 2024 · Lewis Nixon, a prominent American naval architect, marked a significant milestone in maritime safety with his invention of the first sonar-like device in 1906, primarily aimed at detecting ...
20 de ago. de 2024 · He also built the first submarine torpedo boat for the United States Navy. He established the Lewis Nixon Shipyard on Staten Island as its sole owner; he started in 1900 and was president until...
Lewis Nixon I (April 7, 1861—September 23, 1940) was a naval architect, shipbuilding executive, public servant, and political activist. He designed the United States' first modern battleships, and supervised the construction of its first modern submarines, all before his 40th birthday.
Lewis Nixon (naval architect) (1861–1940), shipbuilding executive, ship designer, and political activist. Lewis Nixon III (1918–1995), World War II US Army officer in the 101st Airborne Division, known for his portrayal in the miniseries Band of Brothers, grandson of the above.
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One of the earliest SONAR-like devices was invented by naval architect Lewis Nixon in 1906. It was designed to detect icebergs underwater to help ships navigate around them. This detection system became more important after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
