context: Halpin was promoted to second mate of Salem, a wool clipper on the Australia run, before he transferred over from sail to steam ships.
source: Halpin believed steam was the future of shipping and became first officer in Khersonese.
reference_original: Halpin creía que el vapor era el futuro del transporte y se convirtió en primer oficial en Khersonese.
reference_flipped: Halpin creía que el vapor era el futuro del transporte y se convirtió en primera oficial en Khersonese.