When approximately did steam replace sail in the merchant navy?

Brings back memories of going into the accommodation getting to the entrance of the Engine room and bellowing at the top of your voice STEAM ON DECK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy days Terry.

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Originally Posted by John Arton

The Turbina is claimed to be the first steam turbine driven vessel and was built to show the royal navy the advantages of using steam turbines to power it's warships as opposed to using steam reciprocating engines. Built by Charles parsons it demonstrated its capabilities by steaming at full speed through the Spithead fleet review at a speed far in excess of that the navy had at the time.
The Turbina can be viewed in the Great hall at Newcastle's Discovery museum. Well worth a visit if you are in the area for not only the Turbina but also for the many other inventions originating from the area.
Rgds
J.A.

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And it is free to get in

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Originally Posted by Red Lead Ted

Brings back memories of going into the accommodation getting to the entrance of the Engine room and bellowing at the top of your voice STEAM ON DECK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy days Terry.

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you should have sent the apprentice down for a bucket full