Age of sail - is it over

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Nav. Eng. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-3584.1981.tb01613.x· OSTI ID:5161806

Morisseau, K C

This paper explores the history, current trends and recent studies, experiments, and initiatives in the area of wind propulsion. The recent history of the development of sail as a means of ship propulsion is reviewed with regard to both sail and hull type. Studies and experiments are discussed. Potential uses of sail for naval and commercial applications are presented. The paper also discusses some of the characteristics of wind over the world's oceans and their impact on the use of sail in naval and commercial service. The need for auxiliary fossil-fuel propulsion systems also is reviewed. An economic comparison of the cost of building and operating various sized sail-powered ships on selected routes is provided. 20 refs.

• OSTI ID: 5161806
• Journal Information: Nav. Eng. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nav. Eng. J.; (United States) Vol. 93:2; ISSN NVEJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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