Quotes by Thomas Drummond

About Thomas Drummond:


Captain Thomas Drummond is sometimes mistakenly given credit for the invention of limelight, at the expense of Sir Goldsworthy Gurney. However, it was Drummond who realised their value in surveying.

Author Bio


  • NameThomas Drummond
  • DescriptionBritish engineer
  • BornOctober 10, 1797
  • DiedApril 15, 1840
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionCivil Engineer; Engineer