Model of the ferry steamer Wilhelmina
Summary
The first steamships in the Netherlands were driven by paddle wheels. A remarkable number of these vessels were used as ferries. Steam propulsion guaranteed a reliable connection, as steamships could continue service when there was no wind. The ferry steamer Wilhelmina.
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Date
1822
Source
Rijksmuseum
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