Aug 4, 2010 #1 K Kelly Member Joined May 13, 2008 Messages 639 Reaction score 0 Points 16 I am looking at a painting of the opening of the Suez Canal and there are boats that have what looks like ferris wheels on them and I don't understand how they're powered. Thank you
I am looking at a painting of the opening of the Suez Canal and there are boats that have what looks like ferris wheels on them and I don't understand how they're powered. Thank you
Aug 4, 2010 #2 T Tim Member Joined May 12, 2008 Messages 743 Reaction score 0 Points 16 Steam, coal engines built up steam which powered the wheel, also wind and oars(humans).