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Inaugural Voyage to Albany
- When
- 17 August 1807
- Where
- Departure point
The North River Steamboat departed New York City for Albany on August 17, 1807, completing a 300-nautical-mile round trip in 62 hours.
Helmed by Captain Andrew Brink, the vessel carried guests on its first run. The journey demonstrated the viability of steam propulsion for commercial water transportation, covering the distance between New York City and Albany, the state capital, in a significantly reduced timeframe compared to traditional methods.
Sources
- North River Steamboat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
- Robert Fulton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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