John Fitch (inventor)

John Fitch (inventor)

John Fitch (January 21, 1743 – July 2, 1798) built the first steamboat in the United States in 1787.

Read more about John Fitch (inventor):  Early Life, Steam-powered Boat, Steam Locomotive, Legacy, Memorials

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