Steamers are boats or ships that are powered by steam engines. These engines use steam generated from boiling water to create pressure, which drives pistons or turbines to propel the vessel. Steamers played a significant role in transportation during the 19th and early 20th centuries, facilitating trade and travel across rivers and oceans. In addition to their use in maritime transport, steam technology also influenced the development of railways. Steam locomotives utilized similar steam engine principles to move trains, revolutionizing land travel. Today, steamers are less common but are still used for specific purposes, such as tourist cruises and historical reenactments.