“First” in The Story of West Virginia
F-13 First successful steamboat invented by Rumsey at Shepherdstown
1. What has James Rumsey been called?
2. When and where did this achievement take place?
3. Who was invited to come aboard for the ride?
4. How long was the boat?
5. How fast did it go and for how long did the demonstration last?
6. Explain how the steam boat was driven?
7. Who got credit for the first commercial success of the steamboat?
8. What honors Rumsey at Shepherdstown?