The History of Steamboating: A Revolutionary Method of Propulsion

Steamboating is a method of propulsion used by steamships, where the steam engine drives a paddle wheel or a screw propeller to move the ship forward. The term "steamboating" is derived from the fact that the steam engine is located on board the ship and powers the boat's movement.

Steamboats were widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for transportation on rivers and coastal routes, but have largely been replaced by more modern forms of propulsion such as diesel engines and gas turbines. Today, steamboats are primarily used for historical reenactments and tourism purposes.

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