Steamboat/New Transportation 1807 (jan 1, 1807 – jan 1, 1912)
Description:
In 1807, Robert Fulton built the first commercial steamboat. It used steam power to travel upstream. Steamboats were soon used to transport people and goods along rivers throughout the country. In order to make better use of water transportation, canals were built to connect rivers, lakes, and oceans.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1807
jan 1, 1912
~ 105 years