In 1807, Robert Fulton's "North River Steam Boat" (popularly known as the "Clermont") began chugging its way up New York's Hudson River on its successful round-trip to Albany.

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Fifty-seven wounded made it on a boat down the river to MSF's hospital in Nasir.

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For less extreme entertainment, stroll down the inn's jetty and hop into a jet boat for a tour up the Dart River.

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