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A steam engine on a ship meant that the vessel could sail against the wind. Nor would lack of a wind mean the vessel would risk becoming becalmed - a problem often faced by sailing ships.
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What was a steam boat?
That is a boat driven by steam power.
What was the effect of the steam boat?
The negative effect of a steam boat is that it causes a fire and can explode due to steam pressure.
What was a negative effect of the steam boat?
The negative effect of a steam boat is that it causes a fire and can explode due to steam pressure.
What is the difference between a steam boat and a train?
a steam boat is on the water and a train is on railroad tracks
What year did Josh Fitch invent the steam boat?
I think you're referring to "John Fitch" who allegedly invented the steam boat. In actuality, Robert Fulton invented the steam boat in 1807.
What enables a steam boat to run only on steam?
Nothing, a steam boat runs not on steam, but on a heat source GENERATING steam. this heat source is usually coal but could be wood or a fossil fuel.
Creator of the first boat powered by steam engine?
Robert Fulton was the creator of The Steam Powered Engine Boat.
What is the definition of a steam boat?
a steam boat, or a steam ship somtimes is caled a steamer. which is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam powered, typically driving propellers or paddle wheels
How does the steam powered boat help people?
It could transport people around better. You can travel in rivers with it and it could save you loads of time It could also help the environment by using steam instead of gas.
How do you make a steam boat doodle god?
Ship + Steam Engine= Steam Ship
Did Robert Fulton invent a boat?
Specifically the steam boat
What year did john finch invent the steam boat?
First trial of steam boat was done in 1787 by John Finch.
