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Paddle Steamer Monarch

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Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
Paddle Steamer Monarch
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A paddle steamer is a steamship or riverboat powered by a steam engine that drives paddle wheels to propel the craft through the water. In antiquity, paddle wheelers followed the development of poles, oars and sails, where the first uses were wheelers driven by animals or humans. In the early 19th century, paddle wheels were the predominant way of propulsion for steam-powered boats. In the late 19th century, paddle propulsion was largely superseded by the screw propeller and other marine propulsion systems that have a higher efficiency, especially in rough or open water. Paddle wheels continue to be used by small pedal-powered paddle boats and by some ships that operate tourist voyages. The latter are often powered by diesel engines.
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