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The story of steam-powered boats
Presenter Grant Stott takes a look at the first steam-powered boat invented by William Symington. Symington adapted the steam engine that had been invented by James Watt. His first steam-powered boat sailed across Dalswinton Loch in Scotland. It travelled at 5 miles per hour. Improvements to the speed at which boats could travel made a big impact on trade.
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