The World's Last Ocean Paddle Steamer Turns 80

A paddle steamer is a ship powered by a steam engine that turns large wheels on its sides to move through water. The Waverley is the last ship of this type in the world that still sails on the open sea. In October 2026, the famous vessel celebrates 80 years since its launch in 1946.

The ship stopped regular commercial service in 1974. However, a charity saved the ship and restored it to its original 1940s style. Since 1975, more than six million passengers have traveled on the Waverley around the United Kingdom.

restored it to= 將……修復重現為

To celebrate the milestone, the Waverley will take passengers on special anniversary trips along the River Thames in London. People on board can enjoy live music from the 1940s while viewing historic landmarks from the water.

while viewing= 邊欣賞……

學習筆記

文法整理

句型	意思
powered by	以……為動力
since its launch	自下水以來
restored it to	將……修復重現為
while viewing	邊欣賞……

詞彙整理

單字	意思
paddle steamer	以蒸汽機驅動船舷兩側槳輪、藉此在水上航行的船。
vessel	船隻；泛指在水上航行、運送人員或貨物的交通工具。
restored	使受損或故障的事物恢復原來的狀態，或恢復正常運作。
milestone	設置在道路旁、用來標示距離的石柱或標誌。

延伸學習

•外輪船（paddle steamer）在19世紀至20世紀初曾是河流與沿海交通的主力，後來逐漸被現代推進引擎取代。
•「vessel」是船隻的正式用語，常見於新聞報導與航海領域。