Rumsey, James, 1743?-1792
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Engineer and inventor.
Inventor, of Shepherdstown, Va. (now W. Va.).
James Rumsey (1743-1792) invented a steam-powered boat in 1787 and developed an improved steamboiler, grist mill, and sawmill. He secured English and U.S. patents on the boiler and steamboat in 1791 but was unable to raise enough money to manufacture them. He competed with John Fitch of Philadelphia for the distinction of being the inventor of the steamboat.
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https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6142501
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n84806692
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n84806692
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Blasting
Canals
Cartridges
Shipping
Steam-navigation
Steam-navigation
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