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Ships How powerful is a modern aircraft carrier? What kind of engines do modern ships have? How does a ship's propeller work? What is the largest warship afloat today? What is a modern cruise liner like? How does a ship made of steel stay afloat? Which was the largest passenger liner? What was a galleon? In what type of ship did Columbus sail to America? What was a trireme? How do ships' navigators find their way? Who built the earliest seagoing ships? How far did ancient ships travel?   Previous: Back to Ships Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Ships