1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration

Choose a Page:How far did ancient ships travel?Who built the earliest seagoing ships?How do ships' navigators find thei...What was a trireme?In what type of ship did Columbus ...What was a galleon?Which was the largest passenger liner?How does a ship made of steel stay...What is a modern cruise liner like?What is the largest warship afloat...How does a ship's propeller work?*What kind of engines do modern shi...*How powerful is a modern aircraft ... What kind of engines do modern ships have? Most modern ships have slow-running diesel engines, with one engine per propeller. Large vessels have steam turbine engines, often with oil-burning boilers to produce the steam. Nuclear-powered ships also have steam turbines, but use a nuclear reactor to provide the heat for making steam.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Ships