A more plausible form of high tech wind propulsion for ships is the Walker wingsail which although it has had an unfortunate commercial history is technically proven. (An early unit was successfully used on a cargo vessel nearly 20 years ago and one of the yachts using the technology sailed undamaged through a class 3 hurricane whilst crossing the Atlantic).
Hopefully recent rises in oil prices may finally mean that this technology gets the development it deserves.
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Date: 2005-09-22 12:13 am (UTC)Hopefully recent rises in oil prices may finally mean that this technology gets the development it deserves.