In the 19th century, as steam-power gained dominance, Limehouse's facilities became too small for the new, larger steamships.

Swiss lakes are home of a number of large steamships.

Alternative accommodation in the metropolitan area for a new breed of large steamships had become a matter of some urgency.

The speed and capacity of the large steamships meant that tickets became cheaper.

The dock was an immediate commercial success, as it could easily accommodate all but the very largest steamships.

In the early part of the 20th century, the original pier was unable to accommodate the new breed of larger and more powerful steamships.

He saw, also for the first time, electricity, telephones, streetcars, and larger steamships than the one that had brought him from Japan.

It was taken to celebrate the launch of the world's largest steamship, in November 1857.

After 1880, the population declined due to large steamships now being used for the sealing fishery.

She is now the largest seaworthy working steamship of her type in Britain and probably Europe.