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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