Talk:John Ericsson

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What is a "hoop gun?"

I think it is "hoop construction" for a gun, i.e. fitting hoops around the barrel to strengthen it. I believe the boiler of the Stanley Steamer was wound with piano wire under tension for the same reason. Biscuittin (talk) 17:35, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

++++++++++++++++++++++ Did the man invent the Torpedo Boat Destroyer or the Torpedo Boat? -4.226.120.136 20:41, 30 July 2006 4.226.120.136 20:42, 30 July 2006 (UTC)James

[edit] ambidexterity

From the dusty corners of my mind comes a memory of a high school book report on the Ericsson and the Monitor and this factoid: that he once broke his arm and instead of waiting until he was healed so he could get back to his blueprints, he simply taught himself to draw with his left hand. RoyBatty42 08:40, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:JEFEricssonMemorial.jpg

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