What innovation did Jervis introduce at Portsmouth?
Steam-powered ships
Ironclad ships
Block making machinery
Radar technology
Answer
Block making machinery was an innovation introduced by Jervis at Portsmouth. This machinery revolutionized the production of wooden blocks used in shipbuilding, making the process more efficient and precise. Prior to this innovation, blocks were primarily hand-carved, a time-consuming and labor-intensive task. Jervis's machinery automated the process, resulting in increased productivity and consistency in the quality of the blocks produced.
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