During the imperialism period in Africa more efficient ways of conducting business was discovered and one of these advances is the use of steamboats. Previously sailboats were used as the method for transportation upon waterways, these boats relied on wind in order to move. However, steamships relied on the steam produced in order to travel, which in retrospect in more reliable than the sail boats. Also, these ships were designed to have more technology so it would be easier to operate. For example, the sail boats had a device called a hull to provide for stability while the steamships were iron hulled. The following image can be used to depict what a steamboat looks like.
