Question

Which river transport can you infer was the quickest at moving upriver

Answer 1

Probably steam boats since they could have the necessary power to move against the current at fair speeds unlike the paddle boats which move rather slowly even in calm waters.

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Answer 2

Flat bottom boat.  Steam boat.   

Packets were used on the canals.