Robert Fulton Collection

Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905
5311470 Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship 'Dorothee' provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer the Clermont
5308073 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer the Clermont.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer the Clermont which piled between New York and Albany on the Hudson River)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850
3359160 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont' on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont' which plied)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850
3359156 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont' which plied between New York)

Science. Marine. The american inventor Robert Fulton. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print)
3433696 Science. Marine. The american inventor Robert Fulton. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Sciences. Marine. Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part. Science. Marine)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850
3359147 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York)

Portrait of Robert Fulton
863576 Portrait of Robert Fulton; (add.info.: Robert Fulton (1765-1815) American engineer and inventor born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Submarine, 1806
1574367 Submarine, 1806; (add.info.: Submarine Vessel, Submarine Bombs and Mode of Attack for the United States government. Vessel sighting mechanism details.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Robert Fulton (1765-1815), American inventor of steam boat, engraving, 19th century
1708370 Robert Fulton (1765-1815), American inventor of steam boat, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: Robert Fulton (1765-1815), american inventor of steam boat, engraving, 19th century)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850
3359158 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York and Albany on the Hudson River)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850
3359145 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York and Albany on the Hudson River)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850
3359146 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York and Albany on the Hudson River)

ROBERT FULTON by Oliver Optic (XXXL)
Robert Fulton (1765-1815) was an American engineer and inventor. Vintage etching circa late 19th century

Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York, 1909

Bust of Robert Fulton (painted plaster)
650404 Bust of Robert Fulton (painted plaster) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Painted Plaster Bust of Robert Fulton (Platre Original)

Departure of the Clermont on her First Voyage (engraving)
2813761 Departure of the Clermont on her First Voyage (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Clermont on her First Voyage)

Le Clermont, premier bateau a vapeur de Fulton, naviguant sur l Hudson, de New-York a Albany (engraving)
5992906 Le Clermont, premier bateau a vapeur de Fulton, naviguant sur l Hudson, de New-York a Albany (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Clermont)

Robert Fulton (engraving)
6025707 Robert Fulton (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton. Illustration for National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans by Evert A)

Fultons First Steamboat (engraving)
727894 Fultons First Steamboat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fultons First Steamboat)

R Fulton (engraving)
2775135 R Fulton (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton (1765-1815), American engineer

Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur (engraving)
2808397 Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur)

Robert Fulton (chromolitho)
2802509 Robert Fulton (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton. Illustration for The Worlds Inventors published by Allen & Ginter)

Fulton monte sur son bateau a vapeur, le Clermont, a New-York, pour son premier voayage, le 11 avril 1807 (engraving)
5992908 Fulton monte sur son bateau a vapeur, le Clermont, a New-York, pour son premier voayage, le 11 avril 1807 (engraving) by European School

Women viewing the large cityscape inside the Boulogne Panorama, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1824
5913057 Women viewing the large cityscape inside the Boulogne Panorama, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1824. Women in bonnets with feathers, dresses with apron, one with parasol

Robert Fulton, American engineer and inventor (chromolitho)
972076 Robert Fulton, American engineer and inventor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton (1765-1815), American engineer and inventor

Robert Fultons first paddle steamer for the service between New York and Albany, 1807 (chromolitho)
968383 Robert Fultons first paddle steamer for the service between New York and Albany, 1807 (chromolitho) by European School

Steamboats (colour litho)
3099325 Steamboats (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steamboats. Illustration for Lecons De Choses Illustrees (Imagerie D Epinal, Pellerin)

Robert Fulton (colour litho)
3643329 Robert Fulton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Robert Fulton (engraving)
671605 Robert Fulton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton. Illustration for Our Worlds Greatest Benefactors by Samuel Adams Drake)

Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas and the Passage des Panoramas, on Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1810
5913048 Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas and the Passage des Panoramas, on Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1810. View of the Two Panoramas and of the Passage between them

Robert Fulton (engraving)
815923 Robert Fulton (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton (1765-1815)

Joel Barlow, 1835. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Joel Barlow, 1835

Robert Fulton, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

R. Fulton, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen &
R. Fulton, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Mrs. Stephen Van Rensselaer III (Cornelia Paterson), ca. 1810. Creator: Robert Fulton
Mrs. Stephen Van Rensselaer III (Cornelia Paterson), ca. 1810

Mrs. Manigault Heyward (Susan Hayne Simmons), ca. 1813. Creator: Robert Fulton
Mrs. Manigault Heyward (Susan Hayne Simmons), ca. 1813

Portrait of Robert Fulton (1765-1815), 1852. Private Collection

Fulton Explains His Submarine to Napoleon, c1925. Artist: Arthur Percy Dixon
Fulton Explains His Submarine to Napoleon, c1925. Robert Fulton, (1765-1815), American engineer and inventor. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

Double inclined plane for moving tub boats from one level to another on a canal, 1796. Boats were lowered on rails and counterbalanced by a tub containing water

Inclined planes for use on canals, 1796. Top: double inclined plane. Middle: upper works of a single inclined plane. Bottom: upper works of a medium inclined plane powered by a water wheel

Inclined plane powered by water wheel in used on a canal, 1796
Inclined plane powered by water wheel in use on a canal, 1796. The inclined plane was used to transfer vessels, in this case tub boats

Canal boat, 1796. Artist: Robert Fulton
Canal boat, 1796. A canal boat for passengers and freight with framework for a tarpaulin (top) and covered with the tarpaulin (bottom)

The submarine Nautilus, 1901. Artist: Poyet
The submarine Nautilus, 1901. The Nautilus designed by Robert Fulton (1765-1815), American inventor and engineer. The submarine is shown 1) submerged and 2) travelling on the surface

PSCI2A-00090
Robert Fulton sitting at his easel, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Fultons steamboat Clermont on the Hudson River
First voyage of Fultons steamboat " Clermont" on the Hudson River, 1807. Hand-colored halftone reproductioin of a 19th-century illustration

Robert Fultons steamboat. Constructed by the North American engineer Robert FULTON (1765-1815)
Robert Fultons steamboat. Constructed by the North American engineer Robert Fulton (1765-1815). Colored engraving of the 19th century

Robert Fulton

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Robert Fulton, a name synonymous with innovation and progress in the realm of steam-powered transportation. Born on November 14, 1765, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Fulton's legacy would forever be etched into history as the father of the steamboat. His groundbreaking invention revolutionized travel along rivers and waterways, transforming them into bustling highways. The Clermont, his first steamboat creation, embarked on its maiden voyage from New York to Albany on August 17th, 1807. This monumental event marked a turning point in maritime history. Fulton's genius extended beyond just engineering marvels; he was also an accomplished artist. His busts and engravings captured his likeness with remarkable detail and precision. These artistic representations serve as a testament to his multifaceted talents. In recognition of his achievements and contributions to society, two medals were created to commemorate the Hudson-Fulton Celebration held in New York City in 1909. Though their creator remains unknown today, these medals stand as enduring symbols of Fulton's impact on American industry. One cannot help but marvel at the sight of Le Clermont gracefully navigating the Hudson River under Fulton's guidance. This engraving captures not only the vessel itself but also showcases Fulton's unwavering determination to push boundaries and defy convention. Fulton's vision did not end with steamboats alone; he designed various other vessels that harnessed this revolutionary technology. A stunning watercolor painting depicts one such steamboat crafted by his ingenious mind—a true masterpiece that exemplifies both form and function. Throughout his life, Robert Fulton remained dedicated to pushing technological boundaries further than ever before seen. His chromolitho portrait serves as a vivid reminder of this pioneering spirit that propelled him forward despite any obstacles encountered along the way. On April 11th, 1807—forever etched into history—Fulton confidently stepped onto his beloved Clermont for its inaugural journey amidst a crowd of onlookers in New York City.