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The Flying Shuttle
In 1733, John Kay, a mechanic from Lancashire, patented the "flying shuttle". The innovator utilised cords attached to a picking peg, a single weaver, using only one hand, was able to control the shuttle on the loom (Simkin). The owners enjoyed this particular modification as it sped up the process and it reduced the amount of people employed. -
The Steam Engine
During the year of 1769, James Watt patented the steam engine and produced a new source of power. -
The Steamship
During the year of 1775, Jacques Perrier invented the steamship. -
The Submarine
In 1776, David Bushnell invented the submarine. The submarine boat had a clock mechanism for igniting the type of transport at any time. However, this invention was unfortunately unsuccessful in his hard efforts to abolish Britain’s ships in the period of the American Revolution. He is renowned for and referred to as the father of the modern submarine. -
The Steamboat
In 1807, Robert Fulton decided to utilise steam power to construct the first steamboat. This invention evolved the way and speed different materials were transported between the colonies of Britain. -
The Steam Powered Train
In 1814, a man named Stephenson utilised the steam engine to construct a steam powered train. This gradually increased the amount of communication and trade between different locations. -
The Steam Locomotive
In 1814, the steam locomotive was created by George Stephenson. This particular invention was utilised to transport goods or for people, travelling to a location to another. In the industrial Revolution, the trading process sped up quicker. -
The Airship
In 1852, a man by the name of Henri Giffard invented the airship. This creation was powered by the very first aircraft engine. However, this invention was unfortunately unsuccessful. -
The Four Wheeled Motorcycle
In 1886, Gottlieb Daimler created a four wheeled motorcycle. These particular four wheeled motorcycles were defiantly an advancement of bicycles.This type of transportation allowed workers to arrive at their specific destination much quicker without contributing hard efforts. -
The Zeppelin
During the year of 1900, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin invented the “Zeppelin”. This particular invention enabled travelling even possible through the Atlantic Ocean. The Zeppelin was one of the very first air transportation to travel long distances in the time of the Industrial Revolution.
