It depends on the ship in question. Steam is often used for things other than just propulsion. It is sometime used to heat a ship and to heat hot water. Nuclear and steam vessels run their power on steam.
it could stand for either steam ship or either sail ship.
The USS Merrimack was 275 feet long. It was a three masted sailing ship that was fitted for steam power.
it was originally built as a sailing ship, but at the last minute a steam plant was installed and paddle wheels attached mid ship... sooo asshgoles
Motor Ship (nautical vessel designation; also see SS for steam ship)
It depends on the ship in question. Steam is often used for things other than just propulsion. It is sometime used to heat a ship and to heat hot water. Nuclear and steam vessels run their power on steam.
Ship + Steam Engine= Steam Ship
ship+steame ngine=steam ship
ship and steam engine
it could stand for either steam ship or either sail ship.
The name of the first steam ship was Clermont
SS means Streamship.It is usually understood to mean "Steam Ship" Some ships used TSS for "Turbine Steam Ship"
steam locomotive
Ship + Steam Engine = Steam Ship
5 to 6 days.
Probably a ship. Steam engines were the first to be used for transportation and they were installed in Ships and Trains long before cars were invented.
The USS Merrimack was 275 feet long. It was a three masted sailing ship that was fitted for steam power.