1. First runners up in the competition were Robert Fulton and John Cunningham, both from the weaving department.

2. Robert Fulton successfully completed his trip.

3. Another invention earned Robert Fulton a special place in aviation history. He designed and built an airplane that was also a car.

4. Within a few days of the dinner party, Robert Fulton began his preparations.

5. He offered Robert Fulton a new Douglas motorcycle to use on his trip. Many years later, Mister Fulton said this dinner party was the beginning of an eighteen month adventure.

6. A few weeks later, Robert Fulton found himself riding his new motorcycle out of London. He rode to the port of Dover.

7. Robert Fulton said the first part of the trip was not exciting. He had traveled in much of Europe before.

8. Another invention earned Robert Fulton a special place in aviation history.

9. An 1806 design for a submarine by Robert Fulton, who also designed the Nautilus .

10. Robert Fulton was alone for most of the trip. He worried about his motorcycle.

11. Then in 1793, an American named Robert Fulton became interested in an idea which would mean the end of sailing ships.