Description: Forgotten men of history, Robert Fulton, Die Proof on india on card. Measures overall approx 3.5" x 3.75". Robert Fulton (November 14, 1765 – February 24, 1815) was an American engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing the world's first commercially successful steamboat, the North River Steamboat (also known as Clermont). In 1807, that steamboat traveled on the Hudson River with passengers from New York City to Albany and back again, a round trip of 300 nautical miles (560 kilometers), in 62 hours. The success of his steamboat changed river traffic and trade on major American rivers. In 1800, Fulton had been commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte, leader of France, to attempt to design a submarine; he then produced Nautilus, the first practical submarine in history. Fulton is also credited with inventing some of the world's earliest naval torpedoes for use by the Royal Navy. Fulton became interested in steam engines and the idea of steamboats in 1777 when he was around age 12 and visited state delegate William Henry of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who was interested in this topic. Henry had learned about inventor James Watt and his Watt steam engine on an earlier visit to England. Please note! There are many contemporary "proofs" of portraits and engravings being passed off as antique on eBay. All of mine, unless noted in the title, are over a century old. Many came from the American Bank Note co. archive sales. Don't be fooled! Please check my other auctions, as I combine shipping. Thanks for looking!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Zirconia, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-02-09T02:29:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-99
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
