turret steamer (Meaning)
turret steamer ()
A whaleback steamer with a hatch coaming, usually about seven feet high, extending almost continuously fore and aft.
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A whaleback steamer with a hatch coaming, usually about seven feet high, extending almost continuously fore and aft.
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The Mississippi River teemed with turret steamers, transporting goods and passengers during the 19th century.
The Union Navy relied heavily on turret steamers during the Civil War for their superior firepower and defensive capabilities.
The CSS Arkansas was one of the most famous turret steamers, wreaking havoc on Union forces during the Battle of Vicksburg.
The Eads turret steamer allowed passengers to travel safely through the treacherous waters of the Mississippi River delta.
