history of transportation

By kdc1508
  • 4000 BCE

    Ancient Transport.

    Horses are domesticated.
  • 3500 BCE

    3,500 BC

    The wheel is invented in Iraq
  • 3500 BCE

    3,100 BC

    The sailing boat is invented in Egypt
  • 2700 BCE

    2,700 BC

    The Egyptians begin using wooden ships.
  • 2000 BCE

    2,000 BC

    Camels are domesticated.

  • Mid 18th Century

    The Bridgewater canal opes. Many more candles are dug in the late 18th century and early 19th century.

  • 18th century

    The hot air balloon and the hydro balloon are invented.

  • First life boat

    The first purpose lifeboat is built in South Shields, England

  • 19th century

    Steamships begin crossing the English Channel.

  • 19th century

    The first hansom Cab is made in hinckley.

  • First car

    The first car is made

  • Planes travel

    Planes begin taking and traveling passengers between London and Paris.

  • Traffic meters

    First traffic meters are installed in USA

  • Speed Cameras

    Speed cameras are introduced

  • Channel tunnels

    The first channel tunnel is opened