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Stern-wheelers

Scope note

Use for steam-powered vessels propelled by a single paddle wheel mounted at the stern.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232998

Broader Terms used

paddle steamers

Equivalent Terms used

stern-wheeler

Created

13yrs ago

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