Steamboat Patent Was Received by John Fitch in 1791

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Aug 262024
 

Model of John Fitch’s Steamboat

Steamboat patent was received by John Fitch in 1791. He demonstrated his invention before some of our Founding Fathers on August 22, 1787. Robert Fulton went on to make a more practical steamboat. The proliferation of trains made steamboats less useful. Children can learn more at: Steamboat Patent.

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