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Fitch, John

Fitch, John (1743-1798), was an American inventor. He designed the first workable steamboat in the United States. Fitch demonstrated this boat on the Delaware River near Philadelphia on Aug. 22, 1787. A steam engine powered six paddles on each side of the 45-foot (14-meter) boat. The steamboat reached a speed of about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) per hour. More »

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Common carrier

Common carrier is a person or company that transports passengers and goods by water, land, or air... More >>

Transport

Transport is the term used in Britain and other Commonwealth countries for transportation. See... More >>

Transportation

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