A steam hammer replaces the water wheel

15 December 1876 (3 December 1876 old style) Proven

The arsenal decided that the forging done 'at the water wheel at Myloi' would be replaced by a steam hammer. It marked the beginning of the end for the water-driven state forge.

Where

Gunpowder works and iron foundry

Threads

Industry and trade, Water and mills

Certainty

Proven confirmed by primary sources

Sources

• Ἀργολίς, 3-12-1876, Hellenic Parliament Library, digital newspaper collection

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