1812 History

Propeller Ship

Description
Media Type
Image
Description
A model of a propeller ship that was handcrafted c. 1890 by P.J. Carr. The earliest steamships used paddlewheels for propulsion, but propellers gradually replaced paddlewheels as they were more efficient. Throughout the 19th century, the design of propellers gradually improved until they eventually became the dominant propulsion system still used today.
Subject(s)
Model ships
Local identifier
995.42.1
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Recommended Citation
Image courtesy of the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum
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Contact
Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum
Email:archives@portcolborne.ca
Website:
https://www.portcolborne.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/historical-and-marine-museum.aspx

Address:
280 King St. Box 572
Port Colborne, ON L3K 5X8
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