Robert Fulton, was the inventor credited with
Robert Fulton, was the inventor credited with developing a commercially successful steamboat, Clermont. In 1807 Robert Livingstons shipping company, began using Clermont to carry passengers on the Hudson River, between New York City and Albany. The first 150 mile trip, running upstream, was completed in 32 hours
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