The Steamship

A steamship is a large boat or vessel powered primarily by steam engines. It operates by burning fuel like coal or oil to generate steam, which then drives turbines or pistons to move the ship through water. Steamships revolutionized transportation by enabling faster, more reliable long-distance travel and cargo transport across oceans and seas. They played a crucial role in global trade and exploration from the 19th to early 20th centuries. Modern ships have mostly replaced steam engines with diesel engines, but the term "steamship" remains a key part of maritime history.