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New cargo ships with sail power

Started by wes, August 29, 2012, 01:34:32 PM

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wes

August 29, 2012, 01:34:32 PM
I knew that the Age of Sail would come back! This is pretty awesome news.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/28/science/earth/cargo-ship-designers-turn-to-wind-to-cut-cost-and-emissions.html?_r=2

Wes
"Sophie", 1988 CP 27/2 #74
"Bella", 1988 CP 19/3 #453
Bath, North Carolina

shamblin

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August 30, 2012, 04:53:20 AM
the possibilities are fascinating.   

noonmark

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August 30, 2012, 01:01:19 PM
Wait, so wind can help move cargo across the oceans? What a novel idea!
1983 Com-Pac 19 #162
Peconic Bay, NY
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