stern-wheeler
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The heritage buildings downtown and the historic SS Moyie, the world’s oldest passenger stern-wheeler, on the shore will bring you back in time.
From Seattle Times
Their families bore stern-wheeler connections that buoyed their 67-year friendship.
From Seattle Times
He runs a Fishermen’s Terminal-based charter service on the 1993-vintage Christine W, the only commercial stern-wheeler on the Sound.
From Seattle Times
At the end of summer, Sturgeon’s supporters boarded a stern-wheeler for a trip down the Chena River for one last fundraiser.
From Washington Post
Chinese villagers free a merchant marine captain from the communists to take them to Hong Kong in a stern-wheeler.
From Los Angeles Times
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