The Call of the Sea
With the development of the steam engine, the days of the sailing ship were numbered. Iron replaced wood and, as the propeller eased out the paddle wheel, modern liners embarked on record-breaking voyages. (R)
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The Call of the Sea
With the development of the steam engine, the days of the sailing ship were numbered. Iron replaced wood and, as the propeller eased out the paddle wheel, modern liners embarked on record-breaking voyages. (R)
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