paddlewheeldriven
Paddlewheel driven refers to a method of propulsion where a wheel with external paddles or floats is used to move a vessel through water. These paddles are typically mounted around the circumference of a wheel, which is then rotated by an engine or other power source. As the wheel turns, the paddles dip into the water and push against it, creating forward thrust.
This technology has a long history, with early examples dating back to ancient times. Modern paddlewheel propulsion
Paddlewheel systems are generally categorized into two main types: side-wheelers and stern-wheelers. Side-wheelers have paddlewheels mounted
While less common in large ocean-going vessels today, paddlewheel propulsion is still utilized in certain applications,