Clermont (1807)
| Material | Propulsion | Country | Year Launched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Fuel, Steam | United States | 1807 |
| Length (feet) | Displacement (tons) |
|---|---|
| 133 | 79 |
Also known as North River Steam Boat. Early steamboat designed by Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston; trials in Hudson in August 1807; 150 miles from NYC to Albany in 32 hours; later accommodated 140 passengers.First commercially successful steam-driven vessel.
Sources
Robert A. McCaughey Steamboats Come True; American Inventors in ActionRelated People
Robert R. LivingstonRobert Fulton
Related Locations
Hudson RiverCompiler
Peter Richards