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2771126 The First Steamboat in the World, 22nd August 1787 ( by American School, (18th century); 14.6x12.6 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Halftone reproduction of illustration shows the trial trip of the first steamboat ever built. Crowds gather to witness the historic event which took place on August 22, 1787, on the Delaware River. Although not a Philadelphian, John Fitch, the inventor of the boat, had spent some time in the city as a young man. Shows the unique arrangement of paddles by which it was propelled. On one of its first trips it proceeded as far as Burlington when the boiler burst. It was floated back to the city and a new boiler installed.. It then went to Trenton, attaining a speed of eight miles an hour.); eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23129728
© Free Library of Philadelphia / Bridgeman Images
Delaware Fitch John Pennsylvania Philadelphia Steamboat Steamer Voyage
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The First Steamboat in the World, 22nd August 1787
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. This print captures a significant moment in history - the trial trip of the first ever steamboat. On that fateful day, August 22,1787, crowds gathered along the Delaware River to witness this groundbreaking event. The inventor of this marvel, John Fitch, although not a Philadelphian himself, had spent time in the city during his youth. The image showcases the unique arrangement of paddles that propelled this remarkable vessel forward. However, on one of its initial journeys, tragedy struck when the boiler burst near Burlington. Undeterred by setbacks and determined to push boundaries further, it was floated back to Philadelphia where a new boiler was installed. With renewed vigor and an indomitable spirit driving it forward, this pioneering steamboat embarked on its journey once again. It made its way to Trenton with astonishing speed - reaching an impressive eight miles per hour. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to relive this historic moment as we gaze upon the scene unfolding before our eyes. It is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance; forever etching John Fitch's name into history books as he revolutionized travel and transportation forever. Let us be inspired by this image as we contemplate how far we have come since that monumental day on which mankind took its first steps towards harnessing steam power for navigation across vast bodies of water.
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