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The first patent by de Ayanz. This machine used steam power to draw water from mines.
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Invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. This engine was the first to use pistons.
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The Watt version was much more efficient than its predecessors, and saved much more fuel. James Watt developed this engine from 1763 to 1775.
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Invented by Nicolas Cugnot in 1769. It was a three wheeled vehicle that moved at the speed of a walk, and was meant to haul cannon.
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In 1802 the first working steam engine was developed by Richard Trevithick. This model was not commercial.
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The first successful steam ship was invented by Robert Fulton. It was named the Clermont.
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Forelock invented the steam tractor in 1868. Its main use was pulling.