Steamships
Definition
Steamships are large ships powered by steam engines that were used extensively for both passenger travel and cargo transport during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Analogy
Imagine steamships as giant floating factories. Just like factories use power (like electricity or coal) to produce goods, steamships used steam power generated by burning coal or wood to move across water bodies.
Related terms
Immigration Waves: During the late 19th century and early 20th century, many immigrants traveled via steamship to reach America seeking better opportunities.
Transatlantic Trade: This refers to trade between countries located on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In earlier times, this trade was facilitated by sailing ships but later shifted towards faster and more reliable steamships.
Titanic: An infamous British luxury passenger liner that sank in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City.
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