Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton
She was built by the wealthy investor and politician Robert Livingston and inventor and entrepreneur Robert Fulton. Source: Wikipedia "North River Steamboat" page
Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton.
He built the first practical steamboat, which was much faster than wind-powered sailing ships.
The first successful paddle-wheel steamboat was built by Robert Fulton in 1807. His vessel, the Clermont, traveled from New York City to Albany, demonstrating the viability of steam-powered navigation. Although earlier designs existed, Fulton's steamboat was the first to achieve commercial success and practical application.
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European inventors tried to build steam powered boats since around 1700, but American engineer Robert Fulton built the first commercially successful steamboat in 1807 .
it was a steamboat built by Fulton
Robert Fulton
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