ROBERT FULTON ON CROSSCURRENTS, 11/14: American engineer and inventor recognized as constructing the first commercially viable steamboat, Robert Fulton was born on this date in 1765. Gavin and Wyatt are in the wheel house alongside the inventor with John in the musical engine room. We hope you can come onboard for the Fulton birthday on Crosscurrents, 11/14 at 8 a.m.