William Woodnut Griscom

William Woodnut Griscom (1851 - 1897) was an American inventor responsible for introducing electric motors for the purpose of marine propulsion. With some 40 patents to his name, Griscom also founded the Electro-Dynamic Company, based in Philadelphia. Much information in regards to Electro-Dynamic Company (and its origins) has not been made altogether clear. After Griscom died in a hunting accident, his company was acquired in 1899 by Isaac Rice's Electric Boat Company.

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* Electric Boat Corporation, James S. Reyburn