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The Return of Sail Power: Cargo Ships Are Turning Back to the Wind

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  1. WalterBright · · focus · HN ↗
    This seems to happen once every 20 years.
    1. divbzero · · focus · HN ↗
      There are some in actual use though, for example this rotor ship that has docked at the Port of Vancouver: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nsnews.com&#x2F;local-news&#x2F;what-is-this-strange-ship-in-the-vancouver-harbour-10769444" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nsnews.com&#x2F;local-news&#x2F;what-is-this-strange-ship-...
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