Caption

The first American steamboat. John Fitch conducts an experiment in 1789, near Philadelpia on the Delaware

Date

1789

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT10A00_062

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52,2Mb (7,2Mb) / 12,3in x 16,5in / 3685 x 4955 (300dpi)

Keywords

First American steamboat American paddle steamer steamer experiment 1789 18th century John Fitch Fitch Philadelpia Delaware river 19th century engraving United States of America USA steam water