Title

Colonel Robert Livingston Stevens

Caption

Colonel Robert Livingston Stevens (1787 – 1856) was the son of Colonel John Stevens. In 1807, the father and son built the Phœnix, a steamship which became the first steamship to navigate the ocean successfully when she travelled from New York City to the Delaware River in 1809.

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A12_115

License type

Rights managed

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180,0Mb (6,1Mb) / 25,3in x 27,7in / 7583 x 8297 (300dpi)

Keywords

Delaware River Colonel Robert Livingston Stevens Colonel John Stevens father son Phœnix steamship first navigate ocean New York City Delaware River