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Steamboats typically operated at speeds ranging from 5 to 12 miles per hour, depending on their design and the conditions of the waterway. Some faster models, particularly in their heyday during the 19th century, could reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. Factors such as engine power, hull design, and river current played significant roles in determining their actual speed.
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How did the steam locomotive change America?
The steam locomotive could go 18 mph, and could go faster and farther than boats.
How did steam engines improve transportation?
It could go faster than other boats and carry a heavier load.
Why is it important to have a paddle wheel?
Hundreds of years ago, boats could only go down river with the current. To get the boat back up, it had to be pulled with a rope. Once they had steam powered paddlewheel boats, settlers could go into new territories.
How fast do fast boats go?
depends on the boat 8.7
How did steam powered boats improve river boats?
Steam power made it MUCH easier to go up river against the current. At the time it was the only way for a large boat to go up river.
How fast do racing boats go?
drag boats have seen speeds of 250 mph +
How did steam powered boats boats improve river travel?
Steam power made it MUCH easier to go up river against the current. At the time it was the only way for a large boat to go up river.
What makes boats go so fast?
the motor
How fast did river boats go?
5 knots
What makes small boats go fast?
Motors (:
How fast can a steam train go?
the steam train can go up to 90 - 110km per hour
What helps makes small boats go fast?
oars
