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The problem with using sails is speed. On average, cargo ships travel approximately three to four times faster than sailing ships (20 to 24 knots vs. 5 to 8 kn
by innocentoldguy 10y ago
The problem with using sails is speed. On average, cargo ships travel approximately three to four times faster than sailing ships (20 to 24 knots vs. 5 to 8 knots).
- Gustomaximus 10y agoI came across this article that said they are often slower, the larger cargo ships at least. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jul/25/slow-ships-cut-greenhouse-emissions https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jul/25/slow-shi...