Would a steam powered plane be able to cross the Atlantic ocean?

In a world where the development of internal combustion engines had been seriously delayed (for whatever reason), would it have been possible to power heavier than air aircraft by steam propulsion? And would this have been a practical proposition? For example would they have been able to cross the Atlantic?

Assume the simplest level of technology (between the late 19th century and today) that would make this possible (if it is possible). Add any specific key technological innovations that have occurred which you believe would be necessary to help. Lighter than air aircraft are out of scope.

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