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 • Mar. 23, 2024
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 • Nov. 1, 2019
Chinese villagers free a merchant marine captain from the communists to take them to Hong Kong in a stern-wheeler.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2019
Children will love peeking into the engine room and learning about the steam-powered stern-wheeler, one of the few still in operation, while parents will enjoy listening to the live music.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2016
This stern-wheeler made the trip in January, 1858, and was passed by Johnston on his way downstream.
From Mormon Settlement in Arizona A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert by McClintock, James H.
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