1813 ⟶ Puffing Billy Demonstrates Power of Steam Locomotives

William Hedley's Puffing Billy demonstrates power of steam l...
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⚙️ Thomas Newcomen Builds the First Commercial Steam Engine

Thomas Newcomen builds the first commercial steam engine to pump water out of mines. Newcomen's engine, unlike Thomas Savery's, uses a piston.⟶
Thomas Newcomen Builds the First Commercial Steam Engine (1712)
Industrial RevolutionSteam EngineMiningEnergy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚢 William Symington's Charlotte Dundas: First Practical Steamboat Demonstration

William Symington demonstrates his Charlotte Dundas, the "first practical steamboat".⟶
William Symington's Charlotte Dundas: First Practical Steamboat Demonstration (1803)
TransportationIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚂 First Operational Steam Locomotive

First steam locomotive begins operation.⟶
First Operational Steam Locomotive (1804)
Industrial RevolutionTransportationSteam Power
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚂 Richard Trevithick Develops the First Steam Locomotive

Richard Trevithick invents the steam locomotive.⟶
Richard Trevithick Develops the First Steam Locomotive (1804)
Industrial RevolutionSteam PowerTransportation
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

💡 William Reid Clanny Develops Safety Lamp

William Reid Clanny pioneered the invention of the safety lamp which he improved in later years. Safety lamps based on Clanny's improved design were used until the adoption of electric lamps.⟶
William Reid Clanny Develops Safety Lamp (1812)
MiningSafetyIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚂 Puffing Billy Demonstrates Power of Steam Locomotives

William Hedley's Puffing Billy demonstrates power of steam locomotives.⟶
Puffing Billy Demonstrates Power of Steam Locomotives (1813)
Steam EngineTransportationIndustrial RevolutionMining
United KingdomUnited Kingdom