It made the transportation by boat way faster because it was no longer dependent on wind. It also allowed the boats to have an "on-schedule water travel" this means that the boats could arrive on time. and people would know when it was going to arrive, because it wasn't powered by wind.
me thinks it was in the HUdson River...then again i just sayd me thinks so i could be crazy. but im not so youuu dont have to worry...mwahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Because he invented the first steam-powered boat
Specifically the steam boat
Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton was the creator of The Steam Powered Engine Boat.
Robert Fulton was the man who invented the Steam Boat For more information about Robert Fulton and inventing the steam boat go to: http://www.kiac-usa.com/clermont.html
Robert Fulton
1787
the Clermont
I think you're referring to "John Fitch" who allegedly invented the steam boat. In actuality, Robert Fulton invented the steam boat in 1807.
1807:)
Robert Fulton