propelling steam vessels.
First trial of steam boat was done in 1787 by John Finch.
in the united states
John Schuyler Crosby was born on 1839-09-19.
John Schuyler Crosby died on 1914-08-08.
John Harris
John Fitch invented the first stemboat in 1787.
John Braithwaite invented the first steam fire engine.
I think you're referring to "John Fitch" who allegedly invented the steam boat. In actuality, Robert Fulton invented the steam boat in 1807.
They invented the modern, practical thresher (a machine that grinds grains) by adding a steam-engine to it. It was once done in a "primitive" way by using hands or horse hooves to grind the grain.
John Bourne has written: 'A catechism of the steam engine in its various applications to mines, mills, steam navigation, railways and agriculture' -- subject(s): Steam engineering, Steam-engines
John Froelich was simply an entreprenuer who ADAPTED a Case steam engine to run on gasoline. He also made many other improvements which he continued to adapt into the Waterloo Boy tractor. He simply wanted to improve upon what was already available.