Granted U.S. patent No. 258,191 for her life raft with collapsible metal floats, later used on ships like the Titanic.
On May 16, 1882, Maria E. Beasley was granted U.S. patent No. 258,191 for her collapsible life raft design. This milestone underscored her innovative contributions to marine safety. The life raft featured collapsible metal floats and guard railings, which could be efficiently stored and rapidly deployed in emergencies. Her design set a precedent in safety equipment, ultimately used on iconic vessels like the Titanic. Beasley's achievement exemplified her ingenuity and the practical impact of her inventions on maritime technologies.