SpeedrooHow fast did Robert Fulton's first steamboat go?
4.66 mphAbout 7.5 km/h · Run
In 1807 it went 150 miles (240 km) from New York City to Albany in 32 hours, about 4.7 mph (7.6 km/h).
That's about 13% of a red kangaroo's top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).
🚢4.66 mph
🕷️the fastest mite
By speed: Fulton's steamboat is about 9.3× faster than the fastest mite.
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