EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 1 MIN
52 Weeks of Firsts: The first American steamboat to carry both passengers and cargo set sail from Philadelphia in 1787
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In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the city is celebrating with 52 Weeks of Firsts, highlighting a historic milestone each week. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt shares more about the first American steamboat to carry both passengers and freight, which departed from Philadelphia in 1787. (Photo credit: Colibri Workshop)
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