Any seagoing vessel that draws energy from a steam-powered engine can be technically considered a steamboat, but the term is most commonly used to describe a kind of ship propelled by the turning of steam-driven paddle wheels. It was often seen on the rivers in the United States during the 19th century. … Read more
Sailing up the Hudson River is a very delightful experience and is considered a leisurely activity for those who are not in a rush to make their way north. Making this journey through a steamboat can take you up to four hours, but the whole experience would be one of peace and … Read more
Before the arrival of trains, cars, trucks, and airplanes, people from the early United States and its first thirteen colonies had to travel on foot, on a horse, or on the water to further discover the western frontier. Boats and waterways became the most preferred and faster means of transportation as long … Read more
Steamboats revolutionized commercial and passenger transportation upon their arrival in the Mississippi River and other inland rivers in the United States. They incredibly reduced shipping time and cost with their speed, allowing people and their goods to reach remote places. Thus, stimulating the U.S. economy and immensely contributing to the Westward expansion … Read more
People utilized boats and waterways as a mode of transportation even before aircraft, trains, and automobiles were invented. They’d utilize them to carry people and products from one location to another. However, because of river currents and a lack of experts to run them, one of the huge disadvantages of selecting water … Read more
The development of the steamboat era in the United States of America started taking place in 1705 when the first few projects were designed and made. Next was the patenting stage which started after years of work. In 1729, the patenting of steamboats began. Soon after the patenting, steamboats became standard practice … Read more