The old engines ? mara takan onti ... six years ; her speed was about six miles per hour with steam alone. Two small steamers (paddle-wheels) named the " Spitfire " and the " Vixen" were purchased ...

The world's last sea-going paddle steamer has ... works when you can go down to the engine room, that's quite exciting," she said. That engine room with its steam, steel, copper and gleaming ...

Although the paddle wheel antedates the Christian ... made by a sieam vessel was made by the Phomix, a side wheel steamer with engines designed by Colonel John Stevens, built-in 1807.

Model steam engines have intrigued hackers and makers for over 100 years. Many of us have seen old steam engine models up for sale at garage sales and various internet auction sites. The problem ...

The Paddle Steamer Waverley has ended her 2024 sailing season and is docked in Glasgow for the winter and some repairs.

Two historic paddle steamers are due to meet in Dartmouth for a special celebration. The world's last sea-going paddle steamer, the Waverley, and the last coal-powered paddle steamer, Kingswear ...

Think about how mind-shattering it would have been to see something like Hero’s Engine, the first known example of a steam turbine. To see a sphere whizzing about trailing plumes of steam while ...

Kingswear Castle paddle steamer operates on the River Dart ... said responsibilities included raising steam and operating the engine. He added it was an "exciting opportunity".

The world’s last working sea-going paddle steamer is to return to a Kent harbour for the first time in more than 20 years. Steamship, Waverley, was due to dock at Folkestone ahead of its three ...

Construction of Australia’s first five-star river cruise – the PS Australian Star – is picking up steam as minister for ...

With almost 80 years of history, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer offers an opportunity ... Another good spot is the ...

Essex will be getting its latest trip on a luxury steam train to a part of England that's filled with "pure nostalgia" that's ...