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John Fitch
Contracts info
Contracts:	40
Voyage:	30m
Crew:	100
Ships:	Sailing ( 1)
Contractor requirements
Level:	100
Complete:	Bartolomeu Dias
Reward: Perseverance ()

John Fitch (January 21, 1743 – July 2, 1798) was an American inventor, clockmaker, entrepreneur and engineer. He was most famous for operating the first steamboat service in the United States. (Source: Wikipedia)

To read more about John Fitch's journey in Seaport, check his storylines.

Contracts

#	Required	Bonus*	Cargo**		Reward
1	9,100	x20	455	5,000	4,000
2	12,000	x30	400	5,500	8,000
3	4,000	x16	250	6,000	10,000
4	20	x1	20	6,500	10,000
5	6,000	x15	400	7,000	50,000
6	9,600	x16	600	7,500	6,000
7	1,000	x2	500	8,000	20,000
8	16,000	x32	500	8,500	15,000
9	5,600	x16	350	9,000	15,000
10	12,600	x20	630	9,500	10
11	10,800	x16	675	10,000	100,000
12	1,500	x2	750	10,500	9,000
13	8,000	x16	500	11,000	30,000
14	20,000	x32	625	11,500	25,000
15	30	x1	30	15,000	13,000
16	30,000	x40	750	15,750	25,000
17	18,000	x30	600	16,500	10
18	36,000	x48	750	17,250	150,000
19	2,000	x2	1,000	18,000	60,000
20	30,000	x50	600	18,750	75,000
21	90,000	x120	750	19,500	20,000
22	50	x1	50	20,250	80,000
23	54,000	x60	900	21,000	50,000
24	30,000	x40	750	21,750	15
25	70,000	x80	875	22,500	200,000
26	3,000	x2	1,500	23,250	90,000
27	45,000	x50	900	24,000	30,000
28	70	x1	70	24,750	120,000
29	120,000	x120	1,000	25,500	45,000
30	75,000	x60	1,250	30,000	65,000
31	48,000	x50	960	31,000	15
32	112,000	x100	1,120	32,000	300,000
33	5,000	x2	2,500	33,000	250,000
34	70,000	x70	1,000	34,000	65,000
35	100	x1	100	35,000	300,000
36	200,000	x125	1,600	36,000	95,000
37	120,000	x80	1,500	37,000	20
38	64,000	x64	1,000	38,000	115,000
39	140,000	x100	1,400	39,000	400,000
40	100,000	x100	1,000	40,000	85,000

Summary

	Sent	Reward	Difference
	12,500		−12,500
	458,000	1,200,000	742,000
		70	70
	373,700	620,000	246,300
	305,400	465,000	159,600
	259,000	373,000	114,000
	169,600	277,000	107,400
	270		−270
		804,250	804,250

Reward

Note: This ship changed its stats on April 3rd, 2018. First table below shows its current data. Second table show data for those players that got it before that date.

Current reward

Perseverance
	Level required:	100
	Limit:	1
	Type:	Steamship ( 2)
	Museum reward:	162,000
	Cost			OR
1					80	56
2	290,000	85,000	30	115	90	62	27,000
3	435,000	127,000	40	150	100	74	36,000
4	580,000	170,000	50	190	110	90	45,000
5	725,000	212,000	100	225	120	112	54,000
⅀ 2,030,000 594,000 220 OR 680 162,000

Before April 3rd 2018

Perseverance
	Level required:	100
	Limit:	1
	Type:	Steamship ( 1)
	Museum reward:	76,000
	Cost			OR
1					80	28	1
2	280,000	95,000		130	90	31	22,000
3	450,000	120,000	80	140	100	37	28,000
4	560,000	145,000		150	110	45	36,000
5	700,000	165,000	100	170	120	56	50,000
⅀ 1,990,000 525,000 180 OR 590 136,001

Storylines

#	Story
1	Please come in The master watchmaker will be here soon. My name is John Fitch, an apprentice here. You need your watch repaired? Take a seat and eat something while you wait.
2	Proposal I will let you in on something. I am just an apprentice now but I am planning to open my own business soon. But first I am looking for an investor. Would you be interested?
3	My life in short I know my way around machines and metals. Learned much of it by myself. My family had no money to send me to study, but I am a quick learner. Let me show you something.
4	Metal magic A beautiful watch casing, right? I made it from a bit of metal. It's empty inside now so it does not work, but with a few mechanical parts you could use it as a pocket watch.
5	Founding a foundry I plan to open a foundry. I want to start with something simple and make a name for myself. There is an old blacksmith workshop that could be rebuilt to serve my purpose.
6	New beginnings I have already quit my apprenticeship at the watchmaker. I just need some tools and we can open the foundry. I have to earn money for wedding. My fiancée is getting nervous.
7	I am a husband I am sorry I did not invite you to the wedding. It was just a small event. Now go to the port and try to get some customers for our foundry. The shop is empty all the time.
8	Progress of science I have been watching this newest invention from Europe, the steam engine. I have a feeling I could make a fortune out of it. I need to buy more books on this.
9	Independence calls The foundry is not as profitable as I hoped. And now that the war has begun hard times are coming. If I don't want to get recruited as a soldier, I'll have to start making guns.
10	Lonely evenings I have not mentioned it before, but I left my wife. With the money problems things got really tense. Come for a dinner tonight. I can't help but feel lonely sometimes.
11	War is a cruel time You can never know when some soldiers barge into your shop. Hopefully they will be on your side when it happens. I will feel more safe if we cover the windows with planks.
12	Let's move on The war is ending and I have been offered to work as a land surveyor in the West. There is nothing keeping me here anymore. Let's sell the workshop and tools and move on.
13	I am back I have had enough of wandering the Northwestern territory. After being abducted by the Indians I want to live in some civilized land again. A small house would be sufficient.
14	Steam dream During the years when I have been working as a surveyor I have bought land which should earn me money. Now I have the time to concentrate on my big project - the steamboat!
15	Go shopping I tried to order a steam engine from England unfortunately without success. I will have to build my own. Come, I will give you a list of the items I need.
16	I need a help Whatever I do I can't get it right. I have to ask for help. I know Mr. Henry Voigt, a skilled inventor and clockmaker, from my time as an apprentice. Let's invite him for dinner.
17	No more obstacles It was well that I asked Mr. Voigt for help. He gave me some good advice and promised to help me with the engine. Bring me some material so we can get to work right away.
18	I forgot I was too eager to get it done. First we need to acquire the right tools for my workshop only then can we begin the construction. No wonder I have failed before.
19	Start the research If we are to use the steam engine on a boat, we will need a lot of information about ships and their construction. The sailors in the port will surely tell you all about it.
20	High costs This project of mine will cost more than I expected. I am going to ask the state for funding. A steamboat transport is something that deserves their financial support.
21	The main investor I have been given a monopoly on steamboat transport. That will be helpful but I need to ask for funding from private people now. I already have an idea where to start.
22	Small setback We need to rework the engine again. I am sure you heard the explosion. Don't worry, no one was hurt. We just have to begin anew. This time it will be a success for sure.
23	Boat building Now let's get to the boat building itself. I have here plans and sketches which show how it should look. Bring some planks and we can get to work.
24	Important details There still remains the question of how we make the boat move. I have thought about propelling it by a row of paddles fastened on a metal construction. Let's try that.
25	First presentation We are ready for the trial run. Many people including potential investors will come to the Delaware River to watch our invention. So let's prepare some refreshments.
26	It was a success However, the ship was too slow. The paddles need to be replaced by a better mechanism. We will ponder about it and you go ask the people how they liked our steamboat.
27	Moving in Henry is living in an inn and it's starting to be expensive. It will take time until we finish our work. How about you build a new room in my house where he can live?
28	Masterpiece The newest model will be more expensive but I promise this is the masterpiece everyone has waited for. I will need just a few more parts to finish it.
29	Advertise it I want people talking about our boat before we launch it. There must be a crowd on the river banks. And I know how to do it, we need an advertisement in the local newspapers.
30	Paddle wheel This time we will use a paddle wheel to propel the boat. I am sure we are on the right track now. The wheel will drive the boat faster and more smoothly than before.
31	Add the anchor I had a talk with Henry and we agreed. Our second steamboat is ready to be launched. Let's not forget an anchor and we can present our newest model to the public.
32	The perfect model I have received an offer of financial support for a third boat based on the latest model. It will be used to transport passengers. We will celebrate tonight!
33	New project If we want to build a passenger boat, it will have to be larger and for that we need more workers. I have received enough money to pay them, you just need to recruit them.
34	I like this place This building is too small for the new boat. Let's remove that wall over there and build a larger workshop from our current one. I don't feel like moving somewhere else.
35	Only the best You should already know all the parts we need to build the steam engine. Don't hesitate to spend a bit more on them, our final boat has to be a masterpiece.
36	Patent I almost forgot, I need to patent my steamboat before someone copies my work and reaps all the glory. You know how bureaucracy is, we will need some money to get the patent.
37	Made with purpose Should this be a passenger boat, we need to mind the design and comfort not just the technical details. We will add two rows of benches on each side of the boat.
38	Dream come true This is the realization of my dream. I can't wait to see her puffing up smoke and getting further along the river. Just the chimney is missing now and then we can launch her.
39	Tomorrow is the day Tomorrow goes our steamboat on her maiden voyage. The first passengers should receive food and drinks for free to fully enjoy this special occasion.
40	The Steam Era The first passenger steamboat on the Delaware River is in service now. I do not doubt that this is the start of a new age in the ship transport. Wasn't it wonderful to witness it?
Reward Your help was a significant part of our success. For that I give you the fruit of our effort. I am sure there will be a lot of better steamships in the future, but this one is the milestone in the steamship history. So treasure it well.