
Steamship
Historical significance
Understand that steamships are a key part of industrial history, reflecting progress in transportation.
The steamship is an emblem of the Industrial Revolution.
Technological context
Recognize that steamships are now mostly historical, as they've been replaced by more advanced ships.
Museums preserve steamships to tell the story of maritime evolution.
Travel and trade
Steamships played a vital role in accelerating global trade and travel routes, significantly shrinking the world.
Steamships once cut down the time of ocean crossings from weeks to days.
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