2026-09-28T13:07:48+01:00https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object3452138291STEAM ENGINEYA power source deriving its energy from solid fuel, which is used to boil water in an almost closed vessel, producing steam which moves one or more pistons in tight fitting cylinders, the energy being transmitted by a piston rod to a diversity of devices546P482569359STEAM ENGINEYAn engine in which the mechanical force of steam is made available as a motive power for driving machinery.1P