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Personal Life and Family After Benjamin's DeathPersonal Life and Family After Benjamin's DeathBusiness and the Civil War (1861-1865)Business and the Civil War (1861-1865)Main milestonesMain milestonesLegal Battles and Business ChallengesLegal Battles and Business ChallengesMarriage, Loss, and Initial Invention (1847-1858)Marriage, Loss, and Initial Invention (1847-1858)Martha Coston's Published WorksMartha Coston's Published WorksEarly Life and Family (1826-1847)Early Life and Family (1826-1847)Developing and Patenting the Coston Flare (1858-1861)Developing and Patenting the Coston Flare (1858-1861)Post-Civil War Business and Recognition (1865-1904)Post-Civil War Business and Recognition (1865-1904)Coston Flare Technology and EvolutionCoston Flare Technology and Evolution
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Martha Coston - American inventor (1826-1904)

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Coston Flare Technology and Evolution

This timeline details the technical aspects of the Coston flare, its evolution, and its impact on maritime signaling.
Initial Development of the Flare Composition
1850s
Martha experimented with different combinations of gunpowder, nitrates, and other chemical compounds to achieve the desired brightness, color, and burn time for her flares.
Color-Coded System
1859
Martha implemented a system of different colored flares to represent specific messages. This allowed for more complex communication between ships at night.
Refinements and Improvements
Civil War Era
The Coston Manufacturing Company continuously refined and improved the flare technology, enhancing its performance and reliability based on feedback from naval officers.
Impact on Maritime Safety
Late 19th Century
The Coston flare significantly improved maritime safety by providing a reliable means of communication between ships, reducing the risk of collisions and enabling more effective rescue operations.

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Main milestonesMain milestonesBusiness and the Civil War (1861-1865)Business and the Civil War (1861-1865)Developing and Patenting the Coston Flare (1858-1861)Developing and Patenting the Coston Flare (1858-1861)Early Life and Family (1826-1847)Early Life and Family (1826-1847)Legal Battles and Business ChallengesLegal Battles and Business ChallengesMarriage, Loss, and Initial Invention (1847-1858)Marriage, Loss, and Initial Invention (1847-1858)Martha Coston's Published WorksMartha Coston's Published WorksPersonal Life and Family After Benjamin's DeathPersonal Life and Family After Benjamin's DeathPost-Civil War Business and Recognition (1865-1904)Post-Civil War Business and Recognition (1865-1904)