Transportation History

By Gannon B
  • 4000 BCE

    Horses

    Horses
    4,000 BC horses are domesticated.
  • 3500 BCE

    The wheel

    The wheel
    A wheel in Iraq was created.
  • 3100 BCE

    Sail boat

    Sail boat
    The first sail boat was created in Egypt.
  • 3000 BCE

    Camels

    Camels
    Camels were domesticated just like the horses.
  • 2700 BCE

    Wooden ships

    Wooden ships
    Egypt starts using wooden ships to trade.
  • 1636 BCE

    Messengers

    Messengers
    Charles I allows the public to pay his messengers to carry letters.
  • 1200 BCE

    Compass

    Compass
    The Compass is invented in Europe. The rudder comes into use in Europe. However on land roads are just dirt tracks.
  • 1000 BCE

    Network of roads

    Network of roads
    A vast network of roads exists across the Roman Empire.

  • Pack horse

    Pack horse
    Goods are transported by pack horse. Goods are also transported around the coast of Britain by ship.

  • Turnpike road

    Turnpike road
    Turnpikes are privately owned and maintained but you have to pay to use them.

  • Bridgewater canals

    Bridgewater canals
    The Bridgwater Canal opens.

  • Hot air Balloons

    Hot air Balloons
    Hot air balloons were created.

  • Lifeboat

    Lifeboat
    The first purpose built lifeboat is built in England.

  • Steamboat

    Steamboat
    Steamships begin crossing the English Channel.

  • Railways

    Railways
    The first passenger railway opens.