steamboat 1807 By vallen1 Period: Jan 1, 1807 to Jan 18, 2012 steamboats Jan 18, 1807 1st steamboat this was the very first steam boat created by Robert Fulton in 1807 this was the very first steam boat created by Robert Fulton in 1807 Jan 1, 1900 this steamboat was made to be more sturdy bigger and able to carry more. (1900) this steamboat was made to be more sturdy bigger and able to carry more. Jan 1, 2012 this is what ships are made to be today, much stronger, faster, and way more safe