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Major Canal Built
The Duke of Bridgewater builds a canal from Worsley to Manchester. In Manchester the price of coal is halved because of this. Was one of the first of its kind in the world after using aqueducts in its production. -
Steam Engine
Improved version of the steam engine invented by James Watt. This steam engine model was used in the production of locomotives and steamships. It was the first steam engine to make use of a seperate condenser. -
Steam Ship
Jacques Perrier invents a steamship which design was widely used to transport people and cargo. It became a modern base for designs worldwide for years afterards. -
Submarines
Combat submarines were invented by David Bushnell. The 'Turtle' was the first submersible to see use in combat when it was to attach explosives to the bottom of a ship. -
Hot Air Balloon
The hot air balloon was invented by the Montgolfier brothers. Made of silk and paper it was about 10m in diameter and stayed in the air for about 10 minutes. -
Hydrogen Balloon
The hydrogen balloon is invented. Flown over the English Channel in 1785. The Charles Hydrogen Balloon as it was known, has its design copied to this day by similar hydrogen balloons. -
Evolved Steamboats
Although invented earlier in the century, John Fitch uses a newer model of engine to create faster, bigger and more efficient steam boats. -
Locomotives
Steam Locomotives were invented by George Stephenson. The 'Blutcher' became known as the first fully functional steam locomotive able to haul 8 wagens filled with 30 tons of coal. -
Horse-Drawn Buses
Horse-drawn omnibuses became a common mode of transport in London. They were the most common form of passenger transport before the introduction of motor vehicles. -
First Major Railway in Britain
The first major British railway opens, running from Liverpool to Manchester. It was the first to run completely on steam, the first to have a signalling system, the first to carry mail and more. -
Sirius Steam Ship
The Sirius Steam Ship manages to cross the Atlantic Ocean in only 19 days. This journey easily bet the previous record and was beaten again until much more advanced ships came out. -
Underground Railway
The first underground railway became used, operated by steam locomotives. It originally linked Paddington and Farringdon but later expanded. -
Motorcycle
The first steam powered motorcycle was built in America. Although the term motorcycle was later said to need a combustion engine the 'Roper steam' was the fist of its kind. -
Car Invented
Karl Benz invents the first car ahead of many other German engineers, working off the same principles at the time. -
Electric Trains
The first underground train network using trains running off electricity. Electricity was used since it was impracticle to use steam deep underground. -
Gasoline-Powered Cars
Autombiles in USA started running off gasoline. -
Zeppelin
Ferdinand von Zeppelin invents the first working airship which was named a Zeppelin. -
Wright Brothers
The Wright brothers invent and fly the first successful engine-powered airplane. -
Helicopters
The concept of the helicoplter was invented although the original design was unsuccessful. -
Hydrofoil Boats
Hydrofoil boats co-invented by Casey Baldwin and Alexander Graham Bell.
