Comet (1813 steamboat)

The steamboat Comet was the second steamboat to navigate the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Comet's owner was Daniel D. Smith and she was launched in 1813 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With an engine and power train designed and built by Daniel French, the Comet was the first of the Western steamboats to be powered by a horizontal high-pressure engine with its piston rod connected to a stern paddle wheel. Smith was the first to defy the steamboat monopoly in Orleans Territory granted to Robert R. Livingston and Robert Fulton.

For other ships with the same name, see Comet (ship).
History
United States
NameComet
OwnerDaniel D. Smith
Builder
  • The Comet was built and launched at Pittsburgh.
  • Daniel French designed and built the engine and power train at Brownsville.
Laid downWinter, 1813
LaunchedSpring, 1813
In serviceJune, 1813
Out of serviceAfter July 3, 1814
FateDecommissioned after engine was removed.
NotesSecond steamboat to navigate the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
General characteristics
Length52 ft (15.8 m)
Beam8 ft (2.4 m)
Propulsion
  • One steam engine
  • One paddlewheel at stern
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