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Why was steamboats invented?
The steamboats were invented to traveling on water much faster and much more efficientally. Before the steamboats, the people had to use clipper ships which were very fast but it depended on wind so it was hard to control the direction. The invention of the steamboats also went upstream so the boat traveled both upstream and downstream.
What was Americas greatest contribution to the history of sailing ships?
clipper ships
What is the impact of steamboats today?
It affects bcuz there are steamboats and cruise ships today
Where was the clipper ship invented?
The first clipper ships were English.
Did clippers once sail the oceans?
Yes, Clipper ships of the 19th century were the Formula One ships of their day.
When was the Clipper invented?
Clipper ships were first built in about the 1850s.
Who made clipper ships?
donald mckaythe clipper sail boat has about twenty sails
What has the author Fred Joseph Peters written?
Fred Joseph Peters has written: 'Clipper ship prints' -- subject(s): American Lithography, Clipper-ships, Currier & Ives, Clipper ships
Who built ships?
Clipper ships were built on shipyards in several countries.
Clipper ships designed by Donald McKay were popular because they?
Donald McKay (1810 to 1880) was a designer and builder of American sailing ships. His clipper ships were popular due to the records made with the ships he build.
Were the clipper ships the pride of the open seas in 1840?
No it is the steam powered ships...
What ships were called greyhounds of the seas?
The Clipper Ship
