return to commercial cargo sailing?
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Hard To Figure The Economics
Labor cost is high and ships don't make money with the same cargo sitting in or on them. It does say legal changes will be part of the motivation for the design. Remember when we had nuke power that was going to power cargo ships and had one in service as proof of concept? Things are certain to change, but I suspect it will be slower and more evolutionary. But... what do I know? Interesting design study tho. There always seem to be articles on the commercial return to sail power whenever the price per barrel spikes. Rick D.
Labor cost is high and ships don't make money with the same cargo sitting in or on them. It does say legal changes will be part of the motivation for the design. Remember when we had nuke power that was going to power cargo ships and had one in service as proof of concept? Things are certain to change, but I suspect it will be slower and more evolutionary. But... what do I know? Interesting design study tho. There always seem to be articles on the commercial return to sail power whenever the price per barrel spikes. Rick D.
Ballast Water
Pretty interesting, I read the same kind of info recently in a magazine at the library. Never really thought about all the ballast water moving around...
Pretty interesting, I read the same kind of info recently in a magazine at the library. Never really thought about all the ballast water moving around...
Great Idea
I saw an article that suggested some cargo ships now are using sails to help move the vessel and reduce the use of fuel. The sails are not the primary propulsion but with favorable winds are raised and can really reduce the amount of fuel burned. All of it helps keep this place cleaner and more beautiful to sail in.
I saw an article that suggested some cargo ships now are using sails to help move the vessel and reduce the use of fuel. The sails are not the primary propulsion but with favorable winds are raised and can really reduce the amount of fuel burned. All of it helps keep this place cleaner and more beautiful to sail in.
i didnt notice this on the 1st time i read it
"10,000 cars and trucks" Thats one big sail boat... This is a multi power boat through, it uses sail, solar electric, fuel cell, and wave power. Pretty cool concept, doubt if it will ever get built. BTW, i dont think the idea was so much as not using petrol fuels, but cutting polution, which is a big thing over in europe right now.
"10,000 cars and trucks" Thats one big sail boat... This is a multi power boat through, it uses sail, solar electric, fuel cell, and wave power. Pretty cool concept, doubt if it will ever get built. BTW, i dont think the idea was so much as not using petrol fuels, but cutting polution, which is a big thing over in europe right now.
Coaster...ya gotta see it!
Their is a great movie that came out in the early 80's (VHS format) called "Coaster". It tells the story (more of a documentary) of a school teacher who decided to built a wooden cargo sailing ship to haul cargo to shallow water ports. The schooner had to be over 150 feet and was built in Maine. It was going to be one of the few cargo carrying sailing ships in the world. Sadly, it sank in a nor'easter on its maiden voyage to Haiti. All crew survived. I do not remember the name of the vessel, but its a great must see movie for all those who would love to see classic boatbuilding, the dedicated crew and the dream to bring the age of cargo-sail back that unfortunately ended in tragedy. Bob
Their is a great movie that came out in the early 80's (VHS format) called "Coaster". It tells the story (more of a documentary) of a school teacher who decided to built a wooden cargo sailing ship to haul cargo to shallow water ports. The schooner had to be over 150 feet and was built in Maine. It was going to be one of the few cargo carrying sailing ships in the world. Sadly, it sank in a nor'easter on its maiden voyage to Haiti. All crew survived. I do not remember the name of the vessel, but its a great must see movie for all those who would love to see classic boatbuilding, the dedicated crew and the dream to bring the age of cargo-sail back that unfortunately ended in tragedy. Bob
Bob, from Atlanta
The name of the ship was the "John Levitte", check spelling. Couldn't agree with you more, excellent movie, great real storie. Watched it many times, great inspiration, thanks for sharing!
The name of the ship was the "John Levitte", check spelling. Couldn't agree with you more, excellent movie, great real storie. Watched it many times, great inspiration, thanks for sharing!
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