Motor ship

A motor ship or motor vessel is a ship propelled by an internal combustion engine, usually a diesel engine. The names of motor ships are often prefixed with MS, M/S, MV or M/V.

"Motorship" redirects here. For the shipping magazine, see The Motorship.
Not to be confused with Motorboat.
"M/V" redirects here. For other uses, see Music video.
"Motor ships" redirects here. For the shipping company, see Motorships.

Engines for motorships were developed during the 1890s, and by the early 20th century, motorships began to cross the waters.

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