A steamship is a vessel propelled by steam engines, historically powered by coal or oil to generate thrust via paddlewheels or propellers. Used for cargo transport, passenger travel, and exploration during the 19th and 20th centuries, it revolutionized global trade. Shippers, travelers, and industrialists benefited from faster, more reliable sea routes, reducing voyage times significantly.
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