aug 17, 1807 - The Clermont Navigates the Hudson

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In 1807, the Clermont, engineered by Robert Fulton, made its first successful voyage as a steam-powered paddle steamer navigating the Hudson River from New York City to Albany. This landmark event demonstrated the viability of steam-powered navigation, significantly impacting commercial transport and paving the way for the expansion of steamboats across America's rivers and the Market Revolution.

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