1803William Symington's Charlotte Dundas: First Practical Steamboat Demonstration

William Symington demonstrates his Charlotte Dundas, the "fi...
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🚢 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 Develops the First Steam Locomotive (1804)
Industrial RevolutionSteam PowerTransportation
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

🚗 First Electric Car Produced by Thomas Parker

First electric car produced by Thomas Parker in Wolverhampton.
First Electric Car Produced by Thomas Parker (1884)
AutomobileTransportationIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚲 John Kemp Starley Patents the Safety Bicycle

John Kemp Starley Patents the Safety Bicycle (1885)
TransportationIndustrial RevolutionUrbanization
United KingdomUnited Kingdom