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John Fitch (January 21, 1743 – July 2, 1798) was an American inventor, clockmaker, and bronzesmith who built the first recorded steam powered ship in the United States.

Fitch's Steamboat

John Fitch (January 21, 1743 – July 2, 1798) was an American inventor, clockmaker, and bronzesmith…

The birthplace of Robert Fulton, inventor and engineer, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Fulton's Birthplace

The birthplace of Robert Fulton, inventor and engineer, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

The first commercial steamboat, the <em>North River Steamboat</em> later known as the <em>Clermont</em>.

Fulton's Clermont

The first commercial steamboat, the North River Steamboat later known as the Clermont.