17 août 1807 - Robert Fulton piloted his steamboat 110 miles
Description:
Robert Fulton developed the first commercially successful steamboat, The North River Steamboat of Clermont. It later took passengers from New York City to Albany and back. Steamboats presented merchants with the ability to easily transport goods both up and down rivers. After the creation of the steamboat, port cities flourished more than ever before.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
17 août 1807
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 217 ans