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George Bruce of Carnock. Portrait of George Bruce junior by George Jamesone. Sir George Bruce of Carnock (c. 1550 – 1625) was a Scottish merchant, ship-owner, and mining engineer.
May 6, 2022 · 6 May 1625: The death in Culross of industrialist Sir George Bruce of Carnock, best remembered for his innovative off-shore coal mining techniques which attracted the interest of King James VI.
Sir George Bruce of Carnock lived from 1550 to 6 May 1625. He was a early industrialist who developed a highly innovative system of coal mining at Culross in Fife. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
May 1, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir George Bruce of Carnock, who created the world's first undersea mine at Culross in Fife in 1617. He was also a merchant, a politician, a salt producer and a designer of Culross Palace.
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George Bruce may refer to: George Bruce of Carnock (c. 1550–1625), Scottish engineer. George Bruce (industrialist) (1781–1866), American printer, industrialist and inventor. George Barclay Bruce (1821–1908), British civil engineer.
Oct 10, 2023 · Sir George Bruce of Carnock (c. 1550 – 1625), as he became, was a Scottish merchant and engineer and was an innovator in coal mining techniques, introducing undersea mining into the Upper Hirst seam with use of new drainage technology. These innovations attracted much interest, including a visit from King James VI in 1617.
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Jul 5, 2007 · The Indian mutiny of 1857. by. Malleson, G. B. (George Bruce), 1825-1898. Publication date. 1891. Topics. India -- History Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858. Publisher. London : Seeley and co.
