Rumsey Collection

Pizarro statue in Trujilo
A Statue of the Spanish Conqueror of Peru, Don Francisco Pizarro, the Work of the American Sculptor C Rumsey. Presented by the duke of Alba and the marquis de Zianna to the town of Trujilo in Spain

Debutantes court gowns of 1905
A page of Debutantes wearing traditional white court gowns. Date: 1905

A Crucifix on the outside wall of the south cross aisle of Rumsey Church (engraving)
729492 A Crucifix on the outside wall of the south cross aisle of Rumsey Church (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Goulburn Courthouse, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Since Goulburn was the largest town in the district, this court house of Italianate style built in 1881 was both local and district courts as well as supreme court

Sketch of James Rumseys boat, according to the drawing that accompanies his Patent Application

RUMSEY: PROPOSAL, 1788. Proposal by James Rumsey to get supporting partners in developing his steamboat, as well as a machine for supplying water to mills. Broadside, May 1788

STEAMBOAT PLAN, 1780s. Plan of James Rumseys steam-propelled boat. Woodcut, 1780s

Plans of James Rumseys steamboat, 1788, top two, and of John Fitchs steamboat with oars of 1787
STEAMBOAT PLANS, 1780s. Plans of James Rumseys steamboat, 1788, top two, and of John Fitchs steamboat with oars of 1787

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James Rumsey: A Visionary Pioneer of Transportation and Innovation James Rumsey, an unsung hero of transportation history, is remembered for his groundbreaking work on steam-propelled boats. Born in Trujillo, Spain, Rumsey's statue stands proudly in his honor. But Rumsey's story extends beyond his birthplace. In the Debutantes court gowns of 1905, hangs a reminder of Rumsey's time in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. Rumsey arrived in 1796, seeking support for his revolutionary steamboat design. The Goulburn Courthouse, a historic landmark, bears witness to Rumsey's determination. A crucifix on the outside wall of the south cross aisle Church, a place of worship in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA, is a testament to Rumsey's faith. The engraving on the crucifix reads, "Rumsey, 1788." Rumsey's proposal, penned in 1788, reads, "Rumsey: Proposal," seeking partners to invest in his steam-propelled boat. The accompanying woodcut, "Steamboat Plan, 1780s," showcases Rumsey's ingenious design. Comparatively, John Fitch's steamboat with oars of 1787, as depicted in the plans, pales in comparison to Rumsey's innovative design. Rumsey's steamboats, with their top two plans from 1788, were truly ahead of their time. Rumsey's legacy extends beyond the pages of history. His sketch of a boat, "Rumsey's Steamboat," remains a symbol of human ingenuity and the power of perseverance. Rumsey's story is a testament to the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of progress.