A new age of sail could return as a Swedish company plans to build the world’s tallest sailing ship to transport cars without the carbon footprint. However, this vessel, named Oceanbird, is not one that Hornblower would have recognised. Instead of wind snapping in the rigging, it has smooth steel composite “wings”. Instead of canvas trimmed to the following breeze, it has masts that swivel to optimise lift.
Times 26th Nov 2020 read more »
Times 26th Nov 2020 read more »