Description: (Inventor, Engineer)
George Herman Babcock was an American inventor renowned for his advancements in the steam boiler industry. Together with Stephen Wilcox, he created a safer water tube steam boiler, resulting in the formation of the Babcock & Wilcox boiler company. Babcock's inventive designs and engineering skills transformed steam power technology, enhancing safety and efficiency in boilers. His contributions have had a lasting influence on industrial practices, establishing him as a trailblazer in boiler engineering.