The first steam boat was built by

A. Stevenson

B. Newton

C. James Watt

D. Robert Fulton

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The first steam boat was built by Robert Fulton. Robert Fulton (1765 - 1815) was an American engineer and inventor who is widely known for developing a commercially successful steamboat called Clermont. In 1807, that steamboat took passengers from New York City to Albany and back again, a round trip of 300 miles, in 62 hours.