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Steam Pump Patent Grant
- When
- 2 July 1698
- Where
- England
Savery received a patent for his steam-powered pump.
On 2 July 1698, Thomas Savery patented a steam-powered pump. This device was a revolutionary method for pumping water, improving mine drainage and making widespread public water supply practicable. It is often referred to as the Savery engine.
Sources
- Thomas Savery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-01
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