Title
Claude-François-Dorothée, marquis de Jouffroy d'Abbans
Caption
Claude-François-Dorothée, marquis de Jouffroy d'Abbans (30 September 1751 – 18 July 1832) is claimed to be the first inventor of the steamboat. 1783, Jouffroy d'Abbans made a trial run with a 150-foot boat on the Saone river, France.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP23A10_349
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,4Mb) / 13,0in x 17,9in / 3904 x 5372 (300dpi)