Steamboats!!
By: Alia Galindo
History and the inventor
John Fitch invented the first steamboat but the supplies to make it was to expensive so Robert Fulton was the to make it, a steamboat is a boat in which the primary method of marine propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels.
Advantages
- shorter time of travel
- more space (comfy)
- garenteed an easy travel
Dis advantages
- over heat
- catch on to a current
- the design had some withdrawls
impact
The steamboat allowed easy access and transportation to the people in the US.
Importance
The steamboat helped a lot with transportation in goods and clothing. It was easier to transport on river than on land and it was much faster
Contact information
Email: alia.g@steamboats.com
Website: steamboats.com
Location: 666 6th avenue east
Phone: (701)425-6809
Facebook: facebook.com/steamboats
Twitter: @steamboat_love
The Steamboat - History Key Assignment - February 2014