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The "Clermont". Fulton's first American steamboat. This steamboat made the first trip from New York to Albany in August, 1807, and remained in continuous service for several years.

Steamboat "Phoenix". The first steamboat to navigate the ocean and the first vessel built with wave lines. The engine and hull were constructed under the direction of John Stevens, at Hoboken, N. J. This vessel was launched about fifteen days after the "Clermont", and made the ocean trip from Sandy Hook to Cape May, on the way from New York to Philadelphia early in 1808.

Fulton's first Ferry System. Enlarged facsimile of original drawing made by Robert Fulton, 1812. This was the system in use at Fulton Ferry, New York City, for many years.

Steamship "Savannah": The first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819. This vessel sailed from Savannah May 22, 1819, under command of Capt. Moses Rogers, and arrived in Liverpool Jun 20, 1819. The original log of this voyage in the      hand-writing of Sailing-Master Steven Rogers is also preserved in the collection.