The Clermont, launched in 1807, was a steamboat designed by Robert Fulton and is considered the first successful steam-powered vessel for commercial transportation. It marked the beginning of a new era in river and maritime transportation in the United States. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-clermont-launched-in-1807-was-a-steamboat-designed-by-robert-fulton-140400706.html
RMJ4BPEX–The Clermont, launched in 1807, was a steamboat designed by Robert Fulton and is considered the first successful steam-powered vessel for commercial transportation. It marked the beginning of a new era in river and maritime transportation in the United States.
Plan of Mr. Fitch's steam boat Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/plan-of-mr-fitchs-steam-boat-image328367121.html
RM2A26BH5–Plan of Mr. Fitch's steam boat
Original early 1900's tinted colour postcard of the American steamer boat, the S S Middletown - taking passengers on excursions up the Connecticut River En Route, Hartford - New York. Postcard published by the Hartford News Company, Hartford, Conn. printed in USA. Connecticut, New England, USA. circa 1910. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/original-early-1900s-tinted-colour-postcard-of-the-american-steamer-boat-the-s-s-middletown-taking-passengers-on-excursions-up-the-connecticut-river-en-route-hartford-new-york-postcard-published-by-the-hartford-news-company-hartford-conn-printed-in-usa-connecticut-new-england-usa-circa-1910-image661084036.html
RM3ABEYC4–Original early 1900's tinted colour postcard of the American steamer boat, the S S Middletown - taking passengers on excursions up the Connecticut River En Route, Hartford - New York. Postcard published by the Hartford News Company, Hartford, Conn. printed in USA. Connecticut, New England, USA. circa 1910.
A black and white photograph of the Steamboat Kate Adams, a historical mail steam boat operating on the Mississippi River. The image highlights the boat’s role in transporting U.S. mail during the early 20th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-black-and-white-photograph-of-the-steamboat-kate-adams-a-historical-171946265.html
RMKYMR61–A black and white photograph of the Steamboat Kate Adams, a historical mail steam boat operating on the Mississippi River. The image highlights the boat’s role in transporting U.S. mail during the early 20th century.
A typical representation of a steamship or riverboat powered by a steam engine that drives paddle wheels to propel the craft through the water, vintag Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-typical-representation-of-a-steamship-or-riverboat-powered-by-a-steam-engine-that-drives-paddle-wheels-to-propel-the-craft-through-the-water-vintag-image367220149.html
RF2C9C919–A typical representation of a steamship or riverboat powered by a steam engine that drives paddle wheels to propel the craft through the water, vintag
1874 Antique Bilder Print of a steam powered corvette class warship with a focus on the ship's rigging along with details of the tackle, pulleys and knots used. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1874-antique-bilder-print-of-a-steam-powered-corvette-class-warship-145416554.html
RMJCG88A–1874 Antique Bilder Print of a steam powered corvette class warship with a focus on the ship's rigging along with details of the tackle, pulleys and knots used.
The Steamboat Morning Star, a riverboat used for mail delivery, is depicted in this image. This type of steamboat was essential for communication and transportation across waterways in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-steamboat-morning-star-a-riverboat-used-for-mail-delivery-is-depicted-55008334.html
RMD5DRKA–The Steamboat Morning Star, a riverboat used for mail delivery, is depicted in this image. This type of steamboat was essential for communication and transportation across waterways in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
vessels powered by steam engines, steam vessels or steamers, 19th Century, Historische, zeichnerische Darstellung, Mit Dampfmasc Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-vessels-powered-by-steam-engines-steam-vessels-or-steamers-19th-century-48123204.html
RMCP85HT–vessels powered by steam engines, steam vessels or steamers, 19th Century, Historische, zeichnerische Darstellung, Mit Dampfmasc
This illustration depicts Yarrow-class seagoing torpedo boats, powered by steam. These boats were designed for quick strikes and high-speed attacks in naval warfare during the late 19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-illustration-depicts-yarrow-class-seagoing-torpedo-boats-powered-by-steam-these-boats-were-designed-for-quick-strikes-and-high-speed-attacks-in-naval-warfare-during-the-late-19th-century-image682690631.html
RM3BJK6T7–This illustration depicts Yarrow-class seagoing torpedo boats, powered by steam. These boats were designed for quick strikes and high-speed attacks in naval warfare during the late 19th century.
Dampvater boat 'Mönchgut' in slow ride in a Rügen harbor Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dampvater-boat-mnchgut-in-slow-ride-in-a-rgen-harbor-image416131342.html
RM2F50BNJ–Dampvater boat 'Mönchgut' in slow ride in a Rügen harbor
. Deutsch: Torpedoboote der kaiserlichen deutschen Marine - 1871 . 1871. G.Bremer 611 Torpedoboote-1871 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/deutsch-torpedoboote-der-kaiserlichen-deutschen-marine-1871-1871-gbremer-611-torpedoboote-1871-image187511438.html
RMMW1TN2–. Deutsch: Torpedoboote der kaiserlichen deutschen Marine - 1871 . 1871. G.Bremer 611 Torpedoboote-1871
vessels powered by steam engines, steam vessels or steamers, 19th Century, Historische, zeichnerische Darstellung, Mit Dampfmaschinen angetriebene Schiffe, Dampfschiffe oder Dampfer, 19. Jahrhundert, aus Meyers Konversations-Lexikon von 1890 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/vessels-powered-by-steam-engines-steam-vessels-or-steamers-19th-century-historische-zeichnerische-darstellung-mit-dampfmaschinen-angetriebene-schiffe-dampfschiffe-oder-dampfer-19-jahrhundert-aus-meyers-konversations-lexikon-von-1890-image247765849.html
RMTB2KT9–vessels powered by steam engines, steam vessels or steamers, 19th Century, Historische, zeichnerische Darstellung, Mit Dampfmaschinen angetriebene Schiffe, Dampfschiffe oder Dampfer, 19. Jahrhundert, aus Meyers Konversations-Lexikon von 1890
Steamship Scotia, Cunard Line 1862 Last British Transatlantic Paddle Steamship Length 379 feet tonnage 3,871 from the Article The Transatlantic Steamers of 1856 to 1880 By Samuel Ward Stanton from The Engineering Magazine DEVOTED TO INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS Volume X October 1896 NEW YORK The Engineering Magazine Co Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamship-scotia-cunard-line-1862-last-british-transatlantic-paddle-steamship-length-379-feet-tonnage-3871-from-the-article-the-transatlantic-steamers-of-1856-to-1880-by-samuel-ward-stanton-from-the-engineering-magazine-devoted-to-industrial-progress-volume-x-october-1896-new-york-the-engineering-magazine-co-image556078480.html
RF2R8KFNM–Steamship Scotia, Cunard Line 1862 Last British Transatlantic Paddle Steamship Length 379 feet tonnage 3,871 from the Article The Transatlantic Steamers of 1856 to 1880 By Samuel Ward Stanton from The Engineering Magazine DEVOTED TO INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS Volume X October 1896 NEW YORK The Engineering Magazine Co
Port side of cabin showing stack and wheelhouse, looking forward. - Steam Tug HERCULES, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/port-side-of-cabin-showing-stack-and-wheelhouse-looking-forward-steam-tug-hercules-hyde-street-pier-san-francisco-san-francisco-county-ca-image256664206.html
RMTWG1PP–Port side of cabin showing stack and wheelhouse, looking forward. - Steam Tug HERCULES, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA
The *Flamingo* was a halibut steamer operated by the Canadian Fishing Company, used for catching and processing halibut in the North Pacific. These steamers were crucial to the early 20th-century fishing industry. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-flamingo-was-a-halibut-steamer-operated-by-the-canadian-fishing-115031043.html
RMGK437F–The *Flamingo* was a halibut steamer operated by the Canadian Fishing Company, used for catching and processing halibut in the North Pacific. These steamers were crucial to the early 20th-century fishing industry.
This 1908 colorized postcard shows a steam launch traveling on the Ohio River near Gallipolis Island, emphasizing river transport and scenic views. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1908-colorized-postcard-shows-a-steam-launch-traveling-on-the-ohio-river-near-gallipolis-island-emphasizing-river-transport-and-scenic-views-image681200029.html
RM3BG79GD–This 1908 colorized postcard shows a steam launch traveling on the Ohio River near Gallipolis Island, emphasizing river transport and scenic views.
Steamer Aucocisco, Portland Harbor, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamer-aucocisco-portland-harbor-maine-boats-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image501498967.html
RM2M3W71B–Steamer Aucocisco, Portland Harbor, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
. Deutsch: Torpedoboote der kaiserlichen deutschen Marine - 1871 . 1871. G.Bremer 532 Torpedoboote-1871 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/deutsch-torpedoboote-der-kaiserlichen-deutschen-marine-1871-1871-gbremer-532-torpedoboote-1871-image189197374.html
RMMYPK52–. Deutsch: Torpedoboote der kaiserlichen deutschen Marine - 1871 . 1871. G.Bremer 532 Torpedoboote-1871
An 1883 illustration by Mark Twain depicting a Mississippi steamboat, evoking the riverboat era of the mid-19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-1883-illustration-by-mark-twain-depicting-a-mississippi-steamboat-75182810.html
RMEA8TCA–An 1883 illustration by Mark Twain depicting a Mississippi steamboat, evoking the riverboat era of the mid-19th century.
This black-and-white photograph captures the St. Louis Levee with two steamboats, Cora Anderson and John Roe, docked side by side. Horses are visible on the levee in the foreground, highlighting the bustling riverfront scene. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-black-and-white-photograph-captures-the-st-louis-levee-with-two-steamboats-cora-anderson-and-john-roe-docked-side-by-side-horses-are-visible-on-the-levee-in-the-foreground-highlighting-the-bustling-riverfront-scene-image668213283.html
RM3AR3MT3–This black-and-white photograph captures the St. Louis Levee with two steamboats, Cora Anderson and John Roe, docked side by side. Horses are visible on the levee in the foreground, highlighting the bustling riverfront scene.
Steamer Aucocisco, Portland Harbor, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamer-aucocisco-portland-harbor-maine-boats-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image500079341.html
RM2M1GG8D–Steamer Aucocisco, Portland Harbor, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
MARK TWAIN(1883) p198 TOW BOAT SUPREMACY Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mark-twain1883-p198-tow-boat-supremacy-image154606745.html
RMJYEXDD–MARK TWAIN(1883) p198 TOW BOAT SUPREMACY
This 1899 illustration by Boillot depicts steamers operating on the Yukon River. The sketch provides a detailed view of the steamboats used for transport in the Yukon region, highlighting their design and functionality in the late 19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-this-1899-illustration-by-boillot-depicts-steamers-operating-on-the-73741982.html
RME7Y6J6–This 1899 illustration by Boillot depicts steamers operating on the Yukon River. The sketch provides a detailed view of the steamboats used for transport in the Yukon region, highlighting their design and functionality in the late 19th century.
Illustration depicting the Russian Navy at Cronstadt during the Crimean War. The scene shows Fort Constantine, Citadel Battery, Fort Alexander, Fort Peter, a frigate, gun-boats, and Fort Risbank, sketched from the paddle-box of HMS Merlin on 14 July 1855. This wood engraving was featured in The Illustrated London News, page 36, and details the ongoing war in Crimea. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/illustration-depicting-the-russian-navy-at-cronstadt-during-the-crimean-war-the-scene-shows-fort-constantine-citadel-battery-fort-alexander-fort-peter-a-frigate-gun-boats-and-fort-risbank-sketched-from-the-paddle-box-of-hms-merlin-on-14-july-1855-this-wood-engraving-was-featured-in-the-illustrated-london-news-page-36-and-details-the-ongoing-war-in-crimea-image665150928.html
RM3AJ46P8–Illustration depicting the Russian Navy at Cronstadt during the Crimean War. The scene shows Fort Constantine, Citadel Battery, Fort Alexander, Fort Peter, a frigate, gun-boats, and Fort Risbank, sketched from the paddle-box of HMS Merlin on 14 July 1855. This wood engraving was featured in The Illustrated London News, page 36, and details the ongoing war in Crimea.
Steamer Virginia leaving harbor, Boothbay, Me. , Boats, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamer-virginia-leaving-harbor-boothbay-me-boats-harbors-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image500079595.html
RM2M1GGHF–Steamer Virginia leaving harbor, Boothbay, Me. , Boats, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
Appletons' Fulton Robert Clermont Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-appletons-fulton-robert-clermont-171299231.html
RMKXK9WK–Appletons' Fulton Robert Clermont
This 1895 photograph from 'A Summer Note-Book' features a steamboat on a river, evoking the leisure and travel culture of the late 19th century. The image showcases the river transportation method that was prevalent in this era. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-this-1895-photograph-from-a-summer-note-book-features-a-steamboat-55457392.html
RMD668D4–This 1895 photograph from 'A Summer Note-Book' features a steamboat on a river, evoking the leisure and travel culture of the late 19th century. The image showcases the river transportation method that was prevalent in this era.
A black and white photograph of the Blanchard River in Findlay, Ohio, showing a steam launch and a small boat floating on the river. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-black-and-white-photograph-of-the-blanchard-river-in-findlay-ohio-showing-a-steam-launch-and-a-small-boat-floating-on-the-river-image681195412.html
RM3BG73KG–A black and white photograph of the Blanchard River in Findlay, Ohio, showing a steam launch and a small boat floating on the river.
Steamer Virginia leaving harbor, Boothbay, Me. , Boats, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamer-virginia-leaving-harbor-boothbay-me-boats-harbors-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image501499022.html
RM2M3W73A–Steamer Virginia leaving harbor, Boothbay, Me. , Boats, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
HITCHCOCK(1899) p073 THE WHEELING, A RIVER STEAMER Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hitchcock1899-p073-the-wheeling-a-river-steamer-image154607162.html
RMJYEY0A–HITCHCOCK(1899) p073 THE WHEELING, A RIVER STEAMER
Illustration from 1885 depicting the steamer ARCTIC crossing from the mainland to an island. The image shows the boat’s movement through water, likely depicting an important transport route of the time. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-illustration-from-1885-depicting-the-steamer-arctic-crossing-from-73574314.html
RME7KGP2–Illustration from 1885 depicting the steamer ARCTIC crossing from the mainland to an island. The image shows the boat’s movement through water, likely depicting an important transport route of the time.
Diamond Harbor (India). Jetty with landing bridge and there moored steaming boats. Passengers at the district and local luggage rack Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/diamond-harbor-india-jetty-with-landing-bridge-and-there-moored-steaming-boats-passengers-at-the-district-and-local-luggage-rack-image416153675.html
RM2F51C77–Diamond Harbor (India). Jetty with landing bridge and there moored steaming boats. Passengers at the district and local luggage rack
Steamer Mt. Washington at Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire , Lakes & ponds, Boats, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamer-mt-washington-at-alton-bay-lake-winnipesaukee-new-hampshire-lakes-ponds-boats-piers-wharves-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image501498980.html
RM2M3W71T–Steamer Mt. Washington at Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire , Lakes & ponds, Boats, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
Steamer Maquoit, Portland Harbor, Maine , Boats, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamer-maquoit-portland-harbor-maine-boats-harbors-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image501498984.html
RM2M3W720–Steamer Maquoit, Portland Harbor, Maine , Boats, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
The steamboat warehouse at the steamboat bridge. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-steamboat-warehouse-at-the-steamboat-bridge-image475819392.html
RM2JJ3CDM–The steamboat warehouse at the steamboat bridge.
Dampvater boat 'Loreley' on a journey under country Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dampvater-boat-loreley-on-a-journey-under-country-image416166522.html
RM2F520J2–Dampvater boat 'Loreley' on a journey under country
View from the steamer on Riesa Riesa. View from the steamer on Riesa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/view-from-the-steamer-on-riesa-riesa-view-from-the-steamer-on-riesa-image416218234.html
RM2F54AGX–View from the steamer on Riesa Riesa. View from the steamer on Riesa
M.V. Mount Washington -- Arriving at Weirs Beach, Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H. , Lakes & ponds, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mv-mount-washington-arriving-at-weirs-beach-lake-winnipesaukee-nh-lakes-ponds-boats-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image501334062.html
RM2M3HMKX–M.V. Mount Washington -- Arriving at Weirs Beach, Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H. , Lakes & ponds, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
Paddle wheeler - Nenana. Alaska Task Force Photographs Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/paddle-wheeler-nenana-alaska-task-force-photographs-image499600878.html
RM2M0PP0E–Paddle wheeler - Nenana. Alaska Task Force Photographs
Lock Hartfels - Elbe with tractor Torgau. Castle Hartenfels - Elbe with tractor Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lock-hartfels-elbe-with-tractor-torgau-castle-hartenfels-elbe-with-tractor-image416180968.html
RM2F52K20–Lock Hartfels - Elbe with tractor Torgau. Castle Hartenfels - Elbe with tractor
City park - Elbe with steamer Riesa. City park - Elbe with steamer Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/city-park-elbe-with-steamer-riesa-city-park-elbe-with-steamer-image416229453.html
RM2F54TWH–City park - Elbe with steamer Riesa. City park - Elbe with steamer
Steamer J. J. Potter on the Columbia River Nordamerika. Steamer J. J. Potter, on the Columbia River Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/steamer-j-j-potter-on-the-columbia-river-nordamerika-steamer-j-j-potter-on-the-columbia-river-image416180666.html
RM2F52JK6–Steamer J. J. Potter on the Columbia River Nordamerika. Steamer J. J. Potter, on the Columbia River
Meseck Lines -- Jersey City & New York to Rye Beach, N. Y. & Bridgeport, Conn. Steamer 'John A. Meseck' , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/meseck-lines-jersey-city-new-york-to-rye-beach-n-y-bridgeport-conn-steamer-john-a-meseck-ships-tichnor-brothers-collection-postcards-of-the-united-states-image501317099.html
RM2M3GY23–Meseck Lines -- Jersey City & New York to Rye Beach, N. Y. & Bridgeport, Conn. Steamer 'John A. Meseck' , Ships, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
Look at strasse - Elbe with tractor eagle Belger. Look at strasse - Elbe with tractor eagle Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/look-at-strasse-elbe-with-tractor-eagle-belger-look-at-strasse-elbe-with-tractor-eagle-image416197271.html
RM2F53BT7–Look at strasse - Elbe with tractor eagle Belger. Look at strasse - Elbe with tractor eagle