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Side-wheelers

Scope note

Paddle steamers propelled by one paddle wheel mounted on each side of the vessel, generally amidships.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232997

Broader Terms used

paddle steamers

Term used for

sidewheelers

Equivalent Terms used

side-wheeler

Created

13yrs ago

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