The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Steamboat

Sea Terms

A vessel without masts or sails, and propelled by a screw or paddle wheels. This class of vessel is confined as a rule to inland waters, such as rivers, harbors, sounds, gulfs, lakes and bays.

Steamboat, ferryboat, steam launch, naphtha launch and towing-boat
Steamboat, ferryboat, steam launch, naphtha launch and towing-boat
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