Charles Algernon Parsons

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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1. When was Charles Algernon Parsons born?June 13, 1854
2. When did Charles Algernon Parsons die?August 11, 1931 (age 77)
3. Where was Charles Algernon Parsons born?London, England
4. What did Charles Algernon Parsons invent that helped ships go faster?He invented the steam turbine, a machine that turns steam into powerful, smooth rotation. This made ships move faster and more efficiently.
5. Why was the Turbinia ship special?The Turbinia was the first ship that used Parsons' turbines. It could go faster than 34 knots, which amazed people at the 1897 Naval Review.

Reciprocating Steam Engine: An older type of engine where pistons move back and forth to generate power, less efficient than turbines.
Power Density: The amount of power an engine or system can produce relative to its size or weight.
Nobel Prize in Physics: A prestigious international award given for outstanding achievements in physics.