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paddle-wheel steamer |
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paddle-wheel steamer [′pad·əl ‚wēl ‚stēm·ər] (naval architecture) A steamer propelled by a wheel or wheels having long paddles, some of which are curved and feathering; the wheel revolves in a vertical plane parallel to the length of the ship; one type of craft has a wide stern wheel, and the other type has two narrow side wheels. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The first housing tract developers in Simi Valley in the 1800s advertised the Arroyo Simi as a river full of big fish and enough water to float a paddle-wheel steamer. Navy had 135 ships, and by the end of 1864 it had 671: 113 screw-propelled steamers, 2 paddle-wheel steamers, 323 other steamers, 71 ironclads, and 112 various sailing vessels, which made the U. In the 1800s, developers hoping to lure investors from back east portrayed the Arroyo Simi as a beautiful river full of big fish and enough water to float a paddle-wheel steamer. |
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