Steamboat: Clermont
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The steamboat's method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddle-wheels. It is invented by Robert Fulton in 1807.
The steamboat is good for transportation and used to refer to smaller steam-powered boats working on lakes and rivers.
The Inventor
Robert Fulton: From Little Britain, Pennsylvania.
Years was it in use
1807-2007
The steamboat improved many things
The steamboat had a great impact on society. It contributed to the growth of the American economy by lowering freight rates, cutting transportation time and creating jobs. The implementation of the steamboat was another mode of transportation that made the world more accessible for many people. With the advent of the steamboat, people could go up and down river-ways with cargo that would have been very difficult to transport over traditional land routes. In addition, societies became a little closer between relatives and friends due to the greater ease offered by steamboat travel.
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The steamboat's method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddle-wheels. It able to make the 150-mile trip in 32 hours. Increased economic growth and trading. They are able to get their products further up river and also carried more people to populate the land.
The steamboats are great for traveling companies, or shipping companies.