John Fitch (inventor)
John Fitch | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1743 |
| Died | July 2, 1798 (aged 55) |
| Known for | The First Steamboat Service in the United States |
| Spouse |
Lucy Roberts (m. 1767) |
| Children | 2 |
John Fitch (January 21, 1743 – July 2, 1798) was an American inventor, clockmaker, entrepreneur, and engineer. He was most famous for operating the first steamboat service in the United States. The first boat, 45 feet long, was tested on the Delaware River by Fitch and his design assistant Steven Pagano.