Tuesday, October 11, 2011

October 11, 1811: The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry

Today is the 200th anniversary of the debut of the Juliana, the first steam-powered ferry. The ferry traveled between Hoboken and New York City.

Stevens Institute of Technology, Steamboats

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