Building

the

First “Steamship”

in

History

Project Management

Presentation

Early 19th Century Modes of Transport:

On Land…

Early 19th Century Modes of Transport:

On Land… On Water…

Early 19th Century Modes of Transport:

On Land… On Water… In the Air.

Early 19th Century Long-Distance Communication:

$5 Private Bank Note

Spanish 8 Royals Coin

(=$1)(Silver)

=

Early 19th Century Hard Money Regime:

Fulton Livingston

Steamboat Paragon

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull.

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull.

Paddlewheels act as Drag w/Sailing.

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull. Paddle Housings act as Wave Traps.

Paddlewheels act as Drag w/Sailing.

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull. Paddle Housings act as Wave Traps.

Paddlewheels act as Drag w/Sailing.

Extra Sails further Destabilize Vessel.

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull. Paddle Housings act as Wave Traps.

Paddlewheels act as Drag w/Sailing.

Extra Sails further Destabilize Vessel.

Extra Sails Risk falling on Steam Engine.

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull. Paddle Housings act as Wave Traps.

Paddlewheels act as Drag w/Sailing.

Extra Sails further Destabilize Vessel. Smokestack Cinder Danger to Sails.

Extra Sails Risk falling on Steam Engine.

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull. Paddle Housings act as Wave Traps.

Paddlewheels act as Drag w/Sailing.

Extra Sails further Destabilize Vessel. Smokestack Cinder Danger to Sails.

Extra Sails Risk falling on Steam Engine. Boiler Fires / Heat / Explosion!

Wooden Paddlewheels not Strong Enough.

Paddlewheels Extra Weight outside Hull. Paddle Housings act as Wave Traps.

Paddlewheels act as Drag w/Sailing.

Extra Sails further Destabilize Vessel. Smokestack Cinder Danger to Sails.

Extra Sails Risk falling on Steam Engine. Boiler Fires / Heat / Explosion!

Steamboat Phoenix

Stevens Rogers

• 1809: 1st Successful

Ocean Voyage by a

Steamboat;

• 1815: Successful

Steamboat Transfer;

• 1816: Successful

Steamboat Transfer;

• 1818: 1st Ocean

Steam Packet Service.

1809

1815-16

1818

Rogers

Savannah Newspaper

Savannah

Steam Ship

Company_______________

How to Manage the Project

Of Creating the First

Ocean-Crossing Steam Vessel

in History?

1) Team;

2) Structure / Process;

3) Dynamic Control.

Materials Team Costs

Team: Who to Hire?

1) Shipbuilder…

From the keel up?

Already under construction?

Already completed?

2) Steam Engine Manufacturer…

Designing.

Casting.

Blacksmithing.

Installation.

The Team Hired1) Shipbuilder:

Fickett and Crockett.

Mainers to Gotham.

East River shipyard.

Very good reputation.

Have a hull under construction, and it is available.

Ship Chandler:

Francis H. Nicoll & Company.

Supplies as needed.

Sailmaker: Stevens Rogers.Rogers

Team Hired2) Steam Engine Contractors:

Allaire Iron Works (NYC).

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Steam Engine Manufactory (NJ).

Designing: Moses Rogers and Daniel Dod (SEM).

Casting: cylinder and air pump: Allaire Iron Works.

Miscellaneous Casting/Boring/Blacksmithing: Speedwell.

Boilers and Miscellaneous Parts: Steam Engine Manufactory.

Team Structure-Process

Designing: Rogers / Dod (NY / NJ).

“Old Mode of Transport” “New Mode of Transport”

Shipbuilding:

Fickett and Crockett (NY).

Scarbrough

Team Structure-Process

Designing: Rogers / Dod (NY / NJ).

“Old Mode of Transport” “New Mode of Transport”

Shipbuilding:

Fickett and Crockett (NY).

Cylinder / Air Pump Casting:

Allaire Iron Works (NY).Sailmaking:

Stevens Rogers (NY).

Scarbrough

Designing: Rogers / Dod (NY / NJ).

“Old Mode of Transport” “New Mode of Transport”

Shipbuilding:

Fickett and Crockett (NY).

Cylinder / Air Pump Casting:

Allaire Iron Works (NY).

Cylinder / AP Boring:

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Boilermaking:

Steam Engine

Manufactory (NJ).

Sailmaking:

Stevens Rogers (NY).

Scarbrough

Team Structure-Process

Designing: Rogers / Dod (NY / NJ).

“Old Mode of Transport” “New Mode of Transport”

Shipbuilding:

Fickett and Crockett (NY).

Cylinder / Air Pump Casting:

Allaire Iron Works (NY).

Cylinder / AP Boring:

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Boilermaking:

Steam Engine

Manufactory (NJ).

Piston Rod, Wheel Spokes:

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Funnel, Axle:

SEM (NJ).

Sailmaking:

Stevens Rogers (NY).

Scarbrough

Team Structure-Process

Designing: Rogers / Dod (NY / NJ).

“Old Mode of Transport” “New Mode of Transport”

Shipbuilding:

Fickett and Crockett (NY).

Cylinder / Air Pump Casting:

Allaire Iron Works (NY).

Cylinder / AP Boring:

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Boilermaking:

Steam Engine

Manufactory (NJ).

Piston Rod, Wheel Spokes:

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Funnel, Axle:

SEM (NJ).

Installation (NJ).

Sailmaking:

Stevens Rogers (NY).

Scarbrough

Team Structure-Process

Designing: Rogers / Dod (NY / NJ).

“Old Mode of Transport” “New Mode of Transport”

Shipbuilding:

Fickett and Crockett (NY).

Cylinder / Air Pump Casting:

Allaire Iron Works (NY).

Cylinder Boring:

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Boilermaking:

Steam Engine

Manufactory (NJ).

Sailmaking:

Stevens Rogers (NY).

Dynamic Control: Team

Vail

“…proved bad.”

2nd Try: Success.

Designing: Rogers / Dod (NY / NJ).

“Old Mode of Transport” “New Mode of Transport”

Shipbuilding:

Fickett and Crockett (NY).

Cylinder / Air Pump Casting:

Allaire Iron Works (NY).

Cylinder Boring:

Speedwell Iron Works (NJ).

Boilermaking:

Steam Engine

Manufactory (NJ).

Sailmaking:

Stevens Rogers (NY).

Dynamic Control: Team

Test;

Reject;

Accept.

Dynamic Control: Process

1) Launch at Corlears Hook.

2) Sailmaking on the East River.

3) Engine Installation at E-town Pt.

12

3

Dynamic Control: Process

1) Launch at Corlears Hook.

2) Sailmaking on the East River.

3) Engine Installation at E-town Pt.

4) Finishing work on the East River.

12

3

4

Iron Paddlewheels.

Collapsible Paddlewheels.

No Wheel Housings.

Entire Engine below Deck.

Fully Rigged “Ship.”

Bent, Turnable Smokestack.

Improved Boiler Design.

Moses Rogers Stevens Rogers

South Street in New York City

Mouth of the Savannah River

Moses Rogers Stevens Rogers

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